FFXIV: A Realm Reborn

[Saki]

o.o

and @ exp bar on the top of the screen

BLASPHEMYYYYYYYYYY



also, three free linkshell slots?!

how

[JDodge]

o.o

and @ exp bar on the top of the screen

BLASPHEMYYYYYYYYYY



also, three free linkshell slots?!

how

i dont talk to people that i dont need to talk to

[Saki]

that I guess would be nice

I could probably leave 3 of mine and noone would notice

[Iecerint]

It looks like we're going to see rabbit-people in 2.2

[Saki]

fuck, I don't have another fantasia potion

[Iecerint]

Well, it's just an NPC for now, but speculation is that they'll probably be playable in the next expansion. The rumour is that they're emissaries from a neighboring region or something.

[Iecerint]

[Iecerint]

Today my allagan boots and hands that I've needed for full BiS finally dropped. Yay for me.

2.2 can't come quickly enough....

[Saki]

congrats!

< didn't even hit myth cap this week because lolinternet

[Iecerint]

Aww D:

Well, you'll be able to farm it ad infinitum before too much longer.

[Iecerint]

[Iecerint]

PATCH SOON YAY

[Iecerint]

Good King Moggle Mog Extreme is really fun.

[Bitmap]

I just downed T6.

[Saki]

I forgot this game existed

haven't logged on in around two months but apparently my sub is still valid for another three


o lord what will my fc and my static say to me if i log back on

[Bitmap]

Transfer to Diabolos

[Iecerint]

I'm still on Gilgamesh, though I think I'm the only one. AP is in the same situation where his subscription is going but he hasn't been on.

I like the 2.2 patch a lot. Lots of grindy stuff for people who want to work for more stuff, plus new Coil. I got the healing earrings this week. ^^

[Belisarius]

I still technically have a level 50 on Gilgamesh but I've been too busy on Sargatanas to play it.

[Bitmap]

I'm still on Gilgamesh, though I think I'm the only one. AP is in the same situation where his subscription is going but he hasn't been on.

I like the 2.2 patch a lot. Lots of grindy stuff for people who want to work for more stuff, plus new Coil. I got the healing earrings this week. ^^

Me too. I'm guessing you're a SCH main?

[Iecerint]

Mhm

[Saki]

Transfer to Diabolos

doesn't this cost money?



I'm really debating on whether or not to start this game again


how different is the current patch from 2.1 when I quit?

how relevant is bard/warrior/whm atm?

how much has crafting changed?

[Iecerint]

Patch 2.2 added content post-Coil instead of filling in the content pre-Coil, so that's the main difference. I think this is the main business plan -- every even patch extends endgame, and the odd patches add "fill-in" content that helps people who couldn't clear the other content to get some free gear and maybe catch up (along with some Extreme primals to tide hardcore players over).

Coil now goes to Turn 9, and Turns 6-9 are the new endgame. Coil 1-5 is accessible via Duty Finder and must be cleared before Coil 6-9. SE is gradually increasing an Echo buff to Coil upon entry to help bad players clear it and move on to the new content. I think patch 2.25 is in a few days, so they'll probably buff the Echo at that time. The Echo really doesn't help much on Twintania, to be honest, because the fight is so mechanics-heavy, but it does help with DPS checks for the astounding number of DPS who can't be bothered to google their damage rotation. The new Coil content is very mechanics-heavy and designed well IMO; it's not like Titan where people are going to fail because their mother is downloading horse porn somewhere. So far, it's involved lots of situational awareness of your team's positioning, which hasn't come up much in the past other than on stuff like Twintania and Titan, where you can stack to ignore it.

They also added a new tier of Extreme primals: Leviathan and Good King Moggle Mog XII Extreme. Both are heavier on mechanics and less heavy on Titan-esque split-second dodging and are fun. You must clear Garuda/Titan/Ifrit EX first.

One thing you will struggle with if you come back is that people who are on the 2.2 content have little incentive to play the 2.0/2.1 endgame content currently. As a result, the quality of players trying to do Titan EX and Twintania can leave something to be desired. It will be interesting to see if the later relic weapon upgrade steps will address this.

They also added a quest to enhance your relic weapon that involves hours and hours of easy, boring farming. This is designed as an easier way to get a stronger weapon than beating Twintania, beating Leviathan EX, or beating Coil Turn 7, which also give access to upgraded weapons. I kind of like it because it gave people an incentive to log in and the world felt more full (2.1's content was 100% queue-in-city content), but lots of players whine about drop rates. I suspect they'll be eased up in the patch in a few days. I think SE wanted to give players an incentive to play original game content because the PS4 release just happened.

BRD/WAR/WHM will all be wanted in any endgame group. You'll want one of each. Balance is unchanged since the last patch.

Crafters can now make ilvl90 gear. There's a significant barrier to entry, though. The vanity system ("glamours") has also been implemented, so there are some high-cost glamour items that crafters make now.

[Bitmap]

Transfer to Diabolos

doesn't this cost money?

Yes.

[Saki]

Transfer to Diabolos

doesn't this cost money?

Yes.

how much?

and one more question:

would item levels around 85 (or 70) be welcome to most of the content?

or would I have to grind the next set of gear (and how long would that take)?

[Saki]

Transfer to Diabolos

doesn't this cost money?

Yes.

how much?

and one more question:

would item levels around 85 (or 70) be welcome to most of the content?

or would I have to grind the next set of gear (and how long would that take)?