I <3 this update

[Arcell]

This patch is a one huge tease.

One huge, sexy tease. Once they're done with the major overhaul of the game's systems they'll have more time to just add content and all the smaller fixes.

I'll take a look at the game when i get home, but i dont think that will be enough to make me come back.

Honestly though, don't force yourself to play if you don't really like it. I find it just makes you dislike the game even more. That's one of the reasons I quit for a few months at launch actually, I felt like playing was an obligation and just hated the game more and more for it until I just quit. Maybe give it a shot, if it's not up to your liking then give it a rest for a few months and come back later or find a game that's more to your liking. That's really all you can do, just don't try to force yourself to like it.

[Irondude]

THE UI feels a lot faster, did they do something? it feels more responsive. I'm pleased with the smaller party size it feels more intimate like your actually involved in the party. I actually feel like I should pay attention now. Also I HATE sitting on my ass waiting for a NM to pop ALL day. 3-5 minute spawn times is awsome for mid-low level drops. I play 8 hours a day not casually and i still hate NM's thats not FUN.

[GabbaGabba]

i just finished a BW levelinking party, full party with 8 people. so far its a lot of fun. it feels like theres a lil bit more direction in terms of party play. i think once they balance out the fighting so its a lil more challanging, it should get better.

but playing with a group of 8 was a lot of fun. a lot of chatting going on. i still wishes more people used the recruitment menu.

but i think maybe a 20-30 min respawn on NMs, lottery spawn, and lower the drop rate to about .33% should work well. i know they are trying to give everyone a chance at NMs but sometimes challange and competition can go a very long way. especially in developing a community for the future.

[IndigoDarkwolf]

Honestly, so far my favorite adjustment is showing monster ranks instead of just the icons that emulated FFXI's /check command. Though I also like the changes made to the map. And I'm glad they seem to have moved that Wild Boar out of the path between Gridania and Camp Emerald Moss (I like to walk and train my off combat classes on the way to leves).

[Jabo]

I also realy like this update.

The UI changes are alltogether usefull. (i like the changes of the linkshellflag and the sell/repair icon size)
New NM's are awesome. Kind of a not realy announced, but bring along hours of playtime and tons of new very interesting peaces of gear.
Easter festival is also more interesting compared to previouse events and the partysize and behest changes were overdue.

Realy, realy great update (expecially for a small one)!!