Imagine of "de-leveling" came back to XIV..

[misterrpg]

People would lose their minds. All of the casual players would go absolutely crazy and go back to WoW.

It would be a great day indeed. Why do people find it so difficult to actually play content that requires a little bit of thought involved? Just a little bit of effort? Also, why does this game have to focus so much on solo content but very little on partying (it actually discourages partying by making dungeon EXP so little compared to FATEs) when MMORPGs are supposed to be played with other people? If you want to play solo, go play the other 11 offline Final Fantasies.

This game is already easy, why make it even easier?

De-leveling is a revolutionary mechanic that makes people actually care about not wanting to die and try to avoid making idiotic choices when partying.

When people die in this game they still go crazy, but all there is is a 1 minute "weakness" and you have to repair your equipment which costs next to nothing, even at 50. If you are dying that much anyway then you should go back to WoW where everything is handed out to you on a silver platter.

Please, why can't we have a MMORPG where partying is encouraged and there are repercussions for dying and the content is more difficult than a children's 4-piece puzzle..?

[AttacKat]

You can keep on thinking about it. This isn't XI, so it ain't happening ...

If you want it THAT BAD, XI is still online and working. You CAN go back to that.

jc

[davidbowie]

I would love it!

[misterrpg]

I would love to go back to XI, but unfortunately the servers are almost empty anyone who IS online do not want to party at lower levels because they are already at the maximum level.

Not to say this game is terrible, it isn't. It's quite enjoyable, but I fear for the game's future. I think many of us do. It's a gilded game. I think most of the "defenders" of this game were so desperate for a good MMORPG that there's no turning back now..

[Zehira]

Not to say this game is terrible, it isn't. It's quite enjoyable, but I fear for the game's future. I think many of us do. It's a gilded game. I think most of the "defenders" of this game were so desperate for a good MMORPG that there's no turning back now..

I understand your feeling, just remember that FFXI was too easy until CoP came out which is the first expansion that gave us tons of challenges. The dev team want it to be easy to begin with and get more players as possible for them to able to enjoy. They will see it's all up to players if they want more challenges. If it's too hard for most of players then they would have to nerf it so they don't lose subscribers.

Anyway, to answer your thread, I think de-leveling is unnecessary, a waste of time, and not even challenging. Also, telling players to go back to whatever MMO isn't good for SE.

[cromica]

I would love to go back to XI, but unfortunately the servers are almost empty anyone who IS online do not want to party at lower levels because they are already at the maximum level.

Not to say this game is terrible, it isn't. It's quite enjoyable, but I fear for the game's future. I think many of us do. It's a gilded game. I think most of the "defenders" of this game were so desperate for a good MMORPG that there's no turning back now..

This is nothing more than a time waste for my friends and I while we wait for WS. This isnt a bad game but so far its nothing special either.

[Farore]

It'd be nice to see a bit of difficulty in any of the modern MMO's out there, but I really don't see it happening. Companies are out there for one thing, and one thing only: Money. I dare you to even try to find a company that actually cares about their players, and cares about making good games.

[Devilair]

It'd be nice to see a bit of difficulty in any of the modern MMO's out there, but I really don't see it happening. Companies are out there for one thing, and one thing only: Money. I dare you to even try to find a company that actually cares about their players, and cares about making good games.

So i take the game it's so easy you cleared all primals hard modes and both binding coils of bahamut right?

[DeadlySwordz]

Well for one. I do not have the time to play for several hrs on end like I did with FFXI for 6yrs+. I used to stay up late many nights till like 6am playing. After FFXI I got older, matured etc, so I am happy how FFXIV got developed. I feel a sense of accomplishment even if I only play about an hr or 2 a day. I do play more than 2hrs many nights but real life > game. Plus I told myself anyway, that I wouldnt let myself get addicted to FFXIV as well. I have played many other MMO's after FFXI, but I also played them casually.

Also, I do like a challenge but I dont mean a time sink in things to be a challenge. Make some content hard

[Ilenya]

My only real issue with EXP loss is that it discourages trying new things. I've no issue with it otherwise, but when something is actively against people finding new ways to work with the system, it's an issue.