Looks like they're addressing my main concern, which was the UI lag.
The lack of an auction house will be a bit of a change for me, back to the EQ bazaar days somewhat, but not something i'd consider an "issue" and if anything, a feature on it's own with the retainer system implemented.
A little disappointing they won't improve the mouse controls, but as long as the keyboard controls are well-rounded and not terribly frustrating for someone very quick and familiar with a keyboard, I don't think that'll bother me to much.
So long as the game is playable, and has content to enjoy while leveling, im willing to give the game a shot.
Mouse Support. They understand the Software mouse has bad performance, but while looking into possible hardware mouse in the future, no plans yet to add it to the game.
That is the only one that bugs me. I am not in the Beta so I do not know how choppy the performance is but having a sluggish mouse will affect my enjoyment of the game.
In Beta, it's pretty bad. I'm not a console gamer, haven't been since the PS2 so when it comes to PC games I would expect good mouse/keyboard feedback. Not to say the game is terrible or anything, but when it comes to even the most basic of game concepts (movement/ mouse control) this game didn't deliver.
I hope they fix it though, since that could be something that might keep a lot of players away once word gets out.
@ the OP- Some of things in your post looked to be taken from another thread, things which make it sound worse than it is. That said, the things you posted are true and are pretty worrisome. I have a real problem with a game being released without an auction house, when they said originally that it would be released. That's one of those MMO staples now-a-days, one that works FAR better than a Lineage 2-esque player shop. That along with the UI and control issues, so far it's not looking to have a very smooth and welcomed launch. All can change though so hopefully they'll fix these problems soon.
@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
For those of you blissfully unaware of why they are not doing an AH right off the bat, it's to help protect the economy of the servers. There are always those who jump right into these games and try to monopolize the server economy. With a bazaar system set in place, it becomes very hard to do this and lets the economy mature more gracefully.
...Otherwise, what the hell, SE? Add the mouse and turn down the cooldown on leves. It's needlessly long.
The endgame stuff is ok, as power gamers tend to get what they deserve in that regard, but the rest of this has me facepalming.
Get what they deserve in that regard? What are you talking about? If players get to the endgame and there is nothing, expect an AoC scenario to unfold.
I actually agree with SuperZero on that one. There is no doubt this game will be grindy, and take time to max out in all aspects. Thusly, anyone who powergames through all that quickly is just asking to hit the brick wall asap. AoC is a bad example because it *has to be* the quickest jaunt to endgame levels in any MMO I've ever seen to date, besides Guild Wars. You don't even have to be a powergamer to get there in a matter of a couple weeks.
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HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Sounds to me, through various posts like these, many of the OP's and responders complaining about these subjects have probably never touched FFXI.
If you haven't you can't speak on what FFXIV should be. IMO after playing XI for years, XIV has changes to a good system in XI that will make it great in XIV.
Translation: FFXI sucked SOOOOOO bad, you guys have no idea! Anything they have done could not possibly make it worse, so be happy for any improvement you can get!
Sounds to me, through various posts like these, many of the OP's and responders complaining about these subjects have probably never touched FFXI.
If you haven't you can't speak on what FFXIV should be. IMO after playing XI for years, XIV has changes to a good system in XI that will make it great in XIV.
Stephen Hawking shouldn't talk about astro physics because he's never been in space. A sports fan shouldn't talk about atheletes and profession sports because they aren't an athelete. You can't talk about politics because you aren't a politician. Only a priest (or equivalent) should be able to talk about religion. I better not use any math because I'm not a mathematician. GREAT LOGIC!
@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
Sounds to me, through various posts like these, many of the OP's and responders complaining about these subjects have probably never touched FFXI.
If you haven't you can't speak on what FFXIV should be. IMO after playing XI for years, XIV has changes to a good system in XI that will make it great in XIV.
Stephen Hawking shouldn't talk about astro physics because he's never been in space. A sports fan shouldn't talk about atheletes and profession sports because they aren't an athelete. You can't talk about politics because you aren't a politician. Only a priest (or equivalent) should be able to talk about religion. I better not use any math because I'm not a mathematician. GREAT LOGIC!
Well with your examples the religion/politics part is usually best left to scholars, because the average man is a bigot or retard about it. Plus, sports fans are usually idiots as well, and Stephen Hawking is most likely wrong about most of his theories. He just has a lot of time to spend thinking with his personal condition, doesn't mean any of it is right, especially since tech hasn't evolved to the point where his theories can accurately be tested.
Yes, great logic!
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Sounds to me, through various posts like these, many of the OP's and responders complaining about these subjects have probably never touched FFXI.
If you haven't you can't speak on what FFXIV should be. IMO after playing XI for years, XIV has changes to a good system in XI that will make it great in XIV.
Stephen Hawking shouldn't talk about astro physics because he's never been in space. A sports fan shouldn't talk about atheletes and profession sports because they aren't an athelete. You can't talk about politics because you aren't a politician. Only a priest (or equivalent) should be able to talk about religion. I better not use any math because I'm not a mathematician. GREAT LOGIC!
@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
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@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
CONGRATULATIONS! Due to your most recent forum post, OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB has upgraded you to Gold Member status! Your new Gold member basket will be sent to you soon which includes a Squall Leonhart pin-up (life-size), a pair of whity-tighties strewn with Barret faces, and a Terra snuggy. Of course your original "Initiate" member basket is on it's way as well. We hope you enjoy those Bieber-scented candles and salts as we can't seem to keep them stocked!
@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
Honestly...would rather see them in game then you. Just saying.
This game isn't a golden egg in its current state. It'll be the egg that bears the snake, people will be in for a nasty surprise.
@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
Honestly...would rather see them in game then you. Just saying.
This game isn't a golden egg in its current state. It'll be the egg that bears the snake, people will be in for a nasty surprise.
I agree. Look, I'm not a troll or anything, but I will make some smart-ass posts to try and make people look stupid, like Nekrataal for instance. My posts in this FF forum section shows that as many problems as I've run into with this game, I still think it will do well. I just hope SE can fix some of the issues myself and others have pointed out before too long.
@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
Honestly...would rather see them in game then you. Just saying.
This game isn't a golden egg in its current state. It'll be the egg that bears the snake, people will be in for a nasty surprise.
Wait! I sense a tear forming in the corner of my eye... nope, false alarm.
People that are dead set in not wanting to learn anything new & still get the game are in for a nasty suprise maybe, but that will be their own fault.
@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
Honestly...would rather see them in game then you. Just saying.
This game isn't a golden egg in its current state. It'll be the egg that bears the snake, people will be in for a nasty surprise.
Wait! I sense a tear forming in the corner of my eye... nope, false alarm.
People that are dead set in not wanting to learn anything new & still get the game are in for a nasty suprise maybe, but that will be their own fault.
Awful use of the word learn.
Gamers already know how to use a pad. Some will adjust, some don't care and the rest just can't agree with it. I've played beta with a 360 pad, PS3, Logitech Rumble and some third name brand I got for free. While playing with the pad obviously works fine, I and many others just aren't comfortable with it.
It's too restrictive. Having to push the d-pad/joystick 5 times to right to select that action, then back 5 times to select that action. Having to open a menu, scroll down to select that option you're looking for instead of, I don't know...pressing a single key on the keyboard or mouse to open it up? And those are just the simpler issues.
Gamers already know how to use a pad. Some will adjust, some don't care and the rest just can't agree with it. I've played beta with a 360 pad, PS3, Logitech Rumble and some third name brand I got for free. While playing with the pad obviously works fine, I and many others just aren't comfortable with it.
It's too restrictive. Having to push the d-pad/joystick 5 times to right to select that action, then back 5 times to select that action. Having to open a menu, scroll down to select that option you're looking for instead of, I don't know...pressing a single key on the keyboard or mouse to open it up? And those are just the simpler issues.
Sounds like playing *any* FF game on a console to me. The games have always been menu-driven, and FFXI is no different. Having most of the abilities on the hotbar is a completely new outlook for the series in general, even if it's something that's been done a million times, by a million other MMOs.
The main trick would be to customize your controller settings to use the 1-8 hotbar as directions on the right analog, or in conjunction with a shoulder button. Tons of things you can do with those ya know?
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@Nekrataal- Grats on being the newest member to the OMGZ-FF-FANBOY-CLUB!!! I hear the welcome basket has some nice bath salts and candles you should enjoy.
HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
Honestly...would rather see them in game then you. Just saying.
This game isn't a golden egg in its current state. It'll be the egg that bears the snake, people will be in for a nasty surprise.
Wait! I sense a tear forming in the corner of my eye... nope, false alarm.
People that are dead set in not wanting to learn anything new & still get the game are in for a nasty suprise maybe, but that will be their own fault.
Awful use of the word learn.
Gamers already know how to use a pad. Some will adjust, some don't care and the rest just can't agree with it. I've played beta with a 360 pad, PS3, Logitech Rumble and some third name brand I got for free. While playing with the pad obviously works fine, I and many others just aren't comfortable with it.
It's too restrictive. Having to push the d-pad/joystick 5 times to right to select that action, then back 5 times to select that action. Having to open a menu, scroll down to select that option you're looking for instead of, I don't know...pressing a single key on the keyboard or mouse to open it up? And those are just the simpler issues.
Where did I mention a game pad? Never played FFXI with it so I can't tell. Awful use of reading comprehension...
I'll give you that. The ammount of command you have to go through sometimes is excessive, but it was similar in FFXI & it was just something to deal with. It never was game breaking, thats for sure. I hope they'll deal with this issu, but I doubt it... Like I said, it was in FFXI & never got dealt with it then.
Sounds to me, through various posts like these, many of the OP's and responders complaining about these subjects have probably never touched FFXI.
If you haven't you can't speak on what FFXIV should be. IMO after playing XI for years, XIV has changes to a good system in XI that will make it great in XIV.
Stephen Hawking shouldn't talk about astro physics because he's never been in space. A sports fan shouldn't talk about atheletes and profession sports because they aren't an athelete. You can't talk about politics because you aren't a politician. Only a priest (or equivalent) should be able to talk about religion. I better not use any math because I'm not a mathematician. GREAT LOGIC!
Well with your examples the religion/politics part is usually best left to scholars, because the average man is a bigot or retard about it. Plus, sports fans are usually idiots as well, and Stephen Hawking is most likely wrong about most of his theories. He just has a lot of time to spend thinking with his personal condition, doesn't mean any of it is right, especially since tech hasn't evolved to the point where his theories can accurately be tested.
Yes, great logic!
~and yes, you may want to avoid using math if you suck at it.
Never said I sucked in math, in fact quite the opposite.
Just pointing out that you don't need to be an expert in something to talk about it. Pretty much everyone here has played an MMO before and knows what they like.
If people are being fanboi's what's the problem? It means the company has done a great job stealing their souls. More power to them.
You wanted my time, so I played you. You wanted my money, I forked it over. You wanted my soul, I gave it willingly. Not to complain... but when do I get my end of the deal? And no, I don't want your flippin' carrot. If you can't do that give me back my youth and keep the change. Why don't you try chasing your own damn carrot for a change? I'll gladly hold the stick.
Never said I sucked in math, in fact quite the opposite.
Just pointing out that you don't need to be an expert in something to talk about it. Pretty much everyone here has played an MMO before and knows what they like.
True, true... still doesn't mean said people actually know what they are talking about though.
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Gamers already know how to use a pad. Some will adjust, some don't care and the rest just can't agree with it. I've played beta with a 360 pad, PS3, Logitech Rumble and some third name brand I got for free. While playing with the pad obviously works fine, I and many others just aren't comfortable with it.
It's too restrictive. Having to push the d-pad/joystick 5 times to right to select that action, then back 5 times to select that action. Having to open a menu, scroll down to select that option you're looking for instead of, I don't know...pressing a single key on the keyboard or mouse to open it up? And those are just the simpler issues.
Sounds like playing *any* FF game on a console to me. The games have always been menu-driven, and FFXI is no different. Having most of the abilities on the hotbar is a completely new outlook for the series in general, even if it's something that's been done a million times, by a million other MMOs.
The main trick would be to customize your controller settings to use the 1-8 hotbar as directions on the right analog, or in conjunction with a shoulder button. Tons of things you can do with those ya know?
There are only so many buttons on a gamepad though. And they would feel awkward if they have more then they have now.
The point, SE has no reason to be restricting the keyboard+mouse players. The hotbar is there. Now, lets make use of it properly instead of just having it for the sake of having it. It's half assed, something we shouldn't be expecting.
If the so-called hardcore content is a month or 2 late, who cares? That's not what's important, WoW had one instance as endgame content and people stuck with it 'cause it was a great game. Focusing on the game play, mechanics, and feel of the game > end game content. As long as it's a good game people will stick with it.
You're wrong. World of Warcraft had Molten Core and Onyxia's Lair at launch. Furthermore, it was still beneficial to run the higher 20-man instances, so that could also be considered 'hardcore endgame'.
To top it all off, after Advent and Conquest killed Ragnaros (the last boss of Molten Core), another instance was pushed out not even two months after that.
That being said, this is disappointing news for me. They didn't even cite how boring combat still is? Jesus Christ.
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Looks like they're addressing my main concern, which was the UI lag.
The lack of an auction house will be a bit of a change for me, back to the EQ bazaar days somewhat, but not something i'd consider an "issue" and if anything, a feature on it's own with the retainer system implemented.
A little disappointing they won't improve the mouse controls, but as long as the keyboard controls are well-rounded and not terribly frustrating for someone very quick and familiar with a keyboard, I don't think that'll bother me to much.
So long as the game is playable, and has content to enjoy while leveling, im willing to give the game a shot.
In Beta, it's pretty bad. I'm not a console gamer, haven't been since the PS2 so when it comes to PC games I would expect good mouse/keyboard feedback. Not to say the game is terrible or anything, but when it comes to even the most basic of game concepts (movement/ mouse control) this game didn't deliver.
I hope they fix it though, since that could be something that might keep a lot of players away once word gets out.
@ the OP- Some of things in your post looked to be taken from another thread, things which make it sound worse than it is. That said, the things you posted are true and are pretty worrisome. I have a real problem with a game being released without an auction house, when they said originally that it would be released. That's one of those MMO staples now-a-days, one that works FAR better than a Lineage 2-esque player shop. That along with the UI and control issues, so far it's not looking to have a very smooth and welcomed launch. All can change though so hopefully they'll fix these problems soon.
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For those of you blissfully unaware of why they are not doing an AH right off the bat, it's to help protect the economy of the servers. There are always those who jump right into these games and try to monopolize the server economy. With a bazaar system set in place, it becomes very hard to do this and lets the economy mature more gracefully.
...Otherwise, what the hell, SE? Add the mouse and turn down the cooldown on leves. It's needlessly long.
I actually agree with SuperZero on that one. There is no doubt this game will be grindy, and take time to max out in all aspects. Thusly, anyone who powergames through all that quickly is just asking to hit the brick wall asap. AoC is a bad example because it *has to be* the quickest jaunt to endgame levels in any MMO I've ever seen to date, besides Guild Wars. You don't even have to be a powergamer to get there in a matter of a couple weeks.
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HAHA he did come off soo angry. After his first comment I wasn't really able to take anything he said into account.
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This is a perfect example. Thank you.
Stephen Hawking shouldn't talk about astro physics because he's never been in space. A sports fan shouldn't talk about atheletes and profession sports because they aren't an athelete. You can't talk about politics because you aren't a politician. Only a priest (or equivalent) should be able to talk about religion. I better not use any math because I'm not a mathematician. GREAT LOGIC!
Oh noz! he 's not taking anything I say into account after I said that the intented way to play the game ( which is pretty close too FFXI ) works just fine & if you can't adapted you are just a lazy instant grat arse that shouldn't even have touch the game in the first place.
What am I to do?! doom!
No, seriously. To not see you guys in the game will be a blessing. I really don't want to hear whinning about this & that once I'm in the game... nothing more annoying.
'' MMO X does it this way why can't SE do it the same way, bla bla bla...''
Stay in your damn current MMO, or wait for SW, GW2 & Rift, if you can't learn anything new. Keyboard is working just fine, deal with it or move on, best advice I can give you. Take it or leave it, I don't really care to be honest.
Well with your examples the religion/politics part is usually best left to scholars, because the average man is a bigot or retard about it. Plus, sports fans are usually idiots as well, and Stephen Hawking is most likely wrong about most of his theories. He just has a lot of time to spend thinking with his personal condition, doesn't mean any of it is right, especially since tech hasn't evolved to the point where his theories can accurately be tested.
Yes, great logic!
~and yes, you may want to avoid using math if you suck at it.
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I say less tutorial!
Everything else does seem like a problem tho'.
I kill other players because they're smarter than AI, sometimes.
Mmm... No.
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But seriously... LOL. So many tears over trivial topics.
You're supposed to say "LOL U MAD?!"
There is just no comeback for that besides yanking the ethernet cord.
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Honestly...would rather see them in game then you. Just saying.
This game isn't a golden egg in its current state. It'll be the egg that bears the snake, people will be in for a nasty surprise.
I agree. Look, I'm not a troll or anything, but I will make some smart-ass posts to try and make people look stupid, like Nekrataal for instance. My posts in this FF forum section shows that as many problems as I've run into with this game, I still think it will do well. I just hope SE can fix some of the issues myself and others have pointed out before too long.
Wait! I sense a tear forming in the corner of my eye... nope, false alarm.
People that are dead set in not wanting to learn anything new & still get the game are in for a nasty suprise maybe, but that will be their own fault.
Awful use of the word learn.
Gamers already know how to use a pad. Some will adjust, some don't care and the rest just can't agree with it. I've played beta with a 360 pad, PS3, Logitech Rumble and some third name brand I got for free. While playing with the pad obviously works fine, I and many others just aren't comfortable with it.
It's too restrictive. Having to push the d-pad/joystick 5 times to right to select that action, then back 5 times to select that action. Having to open a menu, scroll down to select that option you're looking for instead of, I don't know...pressing a single key on the keyboard or mouse to open it up? And those are just the simpler issues.
Sounds like playing *any* FF game on a console to me. The games have always been menu-driven, and FFXI is no different. Having most of the abilities on the hotbar is a completely new outlook for the series in general, even if it's something that's been done a million times, by a million other MMOs.
The main trick would be to customize your controller settings to use the 1-8 hotbar as directions on the right analog, or in conjunction with a shoulder button. Tons of things you can do with those ya know?
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Where did I mention a game pad? Never played FFXI with it so I can't tell. Awful use of reading comprehension...
I'll give you that. The ammount of command you have to go through sometimes is excessive, but it was similar in FFXI & it was just something to deal with. It never was game breaking, thats for sure. I hope they'll deal with this issu, but I doubt it... Like I said, it was in FFXI & never got dealt with it then.
Never said I sucked in math, in fact quite the opposite.
Just pointing out that you don't need to be an expert in something to talk about it. Pretty much everyone here has played an MMO before and knows what they like.
If people are being fanboi's what's the problem? It means the company has done a great job stealing their souls. More power to them.
You wanted my time, so I played you. You wanted my money, I forked it over. You wanted my soul, I gave it willingly. Not to complain... but when do I get my end of the deal? And no, I don't want your flippin' carrot. If you can't do that give me back my youth and keep the change. Why don't you try chasing your own damn carrot for a change? I'll gladly hold the stick.
True, true... still doesn't mean said people actually know what they are talking about though.
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There are only so many buttons on a gamepad though. And they would feel awkward if they have more then they have now.
The point, SE has no reason to be restricting the keyboard+mouse players. The hotbar is there. Now, lets make use of it properly instead of just having it for the sake of having it. It's half assed, something we shouldn't be expecting.
You're wrong. World of Warcraft had Molten Core and Onyxia's Lair at launch. Furthermore, it was still beneficial to run the higher 20-man instances, so that could also be considered 'hardcore endgame'.
To top it all off, after Advent and Conquest killed Ragnaros (the last boss of Molten Core), another instance was pushed out not even two months after that.
That being said, this is disappointing news for me. They didn't even cite how boring combat still is? Jesus Christ.