Feedback on the New Relic Step & future Content

[Guntank81]

Hello FFXIV community and Dev team!

First, I want to express my appreciation for the continued development of the relic content. It’s clear that the systems are in place for something truly engaging, and I believe you're heading the right direction but there needs to be a few adjustments.

At present, the role of Occult Crescent (OC) feels somewhat limited Outside of leveling “phantom jobs” or farming specific rewards such as treasures and carrots, OC doesn’t feel as integrated into the relic process as it could be. Aether Array acquisition should have been tied more closely to OC FATEs to encourage players to remain active in the zone and increased its long-term relevance.

Currently, roulette's remain a functional method of progression, but they don’t provide the same sense of investment or thematic connection as participating directly in OC. In comparison, past relic steps like the ones from SB/ShB had a broader variety of activities within their battle field zones, creating a stronger sense of accomplishment, community and progression.

I recognize that player feedback can often come from multiple perspectives, and balancing between casual and dedicated hardcore players is always a challenge. However, in this case, it feels like opportunities were left on the table that could have enriched the player experience across the board.

With that said, I’d like to kindly suggest:

Expanding relic acquisition options beyond tomestone grinding.
I enjoy the Tomestone grinding and should remain an option, However we should have other ways to obtain the relic, like continued gathering of Aether Arrays and exchange for materials for the relics.

Increasing the activities in Occult Crescent, especially via FATEs and other zone-specific activities.

Considering the return of mechanics similar to the ARR relic books, which encouraged diverse gameplay while remaining rewarding.

Thank you, and I hope you take the time to consider this feedback. I share it in the spirit of supporting FFXIV’s continued growth and hoping that future relic steps can fully showcase the creativity and depth the team is known for!

[Besame]

The first patrts were fine and the I got to the forced dungeon running and balked. I would not of completed all the first parts had I know about dungeons and trials..done with ye.

[Palmyy]

The first patrts were fine and the I got to the forced dungeon running and balked. I would not of completed all the first parts had I know about dungeons and trials..done with ye.

The step in itself is fine, the aetherpool values gained for certain duties are EXTREMELY skewed though, makes absolutely no sense.

[Veritas-Ancora]

I really enjoy this relic step. It's got everything that I've wanted and is engaging with the game.

[Rayne6665]

I really enjoy this relic step. It's got everything that I've wanted and is engaging with the game.

Same! Spamming Duty roulettes keeps me heckin busy lol almost done with alliance part then moving clockwise from there.

My feedback on the glows to Mr Naoki Yoshida and Dev team: second stage glow for SMN/SCH is a disappointment i had to glam over it with other crafted trial glow weapons/endwalker relics (second and final stage) while the rest of the phantom weapon second stage glows looked good for other jobs.

[Rolks]

Considering the return of mechanics similar to the ARR relic books, which encouraged diverse gameplay while remaining rewarding.

OMG no, no, and hell F'n no! Are you serious?!? The ARR books are by far THE WORST Relic step ever in any relic questline. They are tedious, obnoxious, and just plain awful. I have all my HW Relics, all but two SB relics, all my ShB relics, all my EW relics ... but for ARR, I've still only completed 6 of 10 because I'm stuck on that horrible, awful, tedious, mind-numbing, want to kill myself stage of relic books. F the books. Don't every bring back the books.

I'm fine with the rest of what you said.

[hilario]

I do like shadowbringer relic because it gave us two choice if I recalled. Shadowbringer was only a quest then get tomestone they skip expolartion zone. I do like to have choices stuff to do my suggest is to do fate in Shadowbringer areas

[Jaten]

The daily bonus being tied to the duty you get is perhaps the stupidest idea I've seen in a long, long time. Every single time I get ST, or LotA in a roulette, it starts with 6-7 people immediately dropping. They had to have forseen this being an issue. I cannot believe they launched this step, with a system like this in place. Unbelieveable.

Just make the daily bonus a flat 500-600 and call it a day. The way it is now, I'm tempted to drop duty when I get those, because I miss out on a bunch of aether through no fault of my own.