Aether Currents Comparing Heavensward to Dawntrail

[Rongway]

I'm actually not a fan of the change, neither the reduction nor the replacement of the Aether Currents. I liked to explore the map for that regard and it felt a bit like a reward.

It kind of just encourages the direct movement from quest giver to quest giver rather than getting to know the world and its surroundings.

You can still do that on your own. The people who are interested in exploring the map and "getting to know the world" will do so regardless of how the system works. For those who want to get through the old story so they can get to current content, the system is fine as it is.

[MsMisato]

Hi All

I have recently been replaying the game, and I can't help but notice the increase of required aether currents to gain flying compared between expansions. I find the number of points required to gather in Heavensward an enjoyable amount, especially compared to Dawntrail's.

Do you think there's any chance the Dev Team will return to the Heavensward levels of aether current requirements?

no. it was way worse than what is now with DT when aether currents first launched. it was bad before they reworked it. i want to say it was doubled what we currently have now for HW and they were in gods forsaken spots too and the c ompass jank as all get it out because it would lead you then suddenly you points to the other side of the map.