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How true are the rumors that the early game might get a rework for new players? (kbin.social)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/finalfantasyxiv
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I tried getting into the game last year, and while I enjoyed the game for the most part, it was incredibly easy, to the point where combat seemed like something that got in the way rather than something to be enjoyed. I had healing spells, but I didn’t need them, and I was never at risk of dying. Doing any side-quests at all made me seriously over-leveled for story quests, and I wasn’t even getting into the story. I know you can just pay to skip the story, which doesn’t sound at all like a good idea (paying extra for less game?)

If they do something to make the game more interesting and challenging for newer players, I would gladly check it out again. But is this something that’s actually in the works?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s disappointing, I guess. I keep hearing that ff14 is the best mmorpg of all time, and there’s a lot I like about it and could like about it…but the idea of playing an MMORPG and paying a monthly fee just for a story (that I was already not very interested in) is not appealing to me at all. I’m not sure why it’s an MMORPG with a monthly fee in the first place if the main reason to play is just to watch the story.

[–] Moz 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The story is the main draw, and worth experiencing IMO, even if it takes forever to get going, but it's still a good MMO. I don't know if I'd call it "the best of all time," but I've enjoyed my time with it. The reason I keep my sub between story patches is because I like hanging out with friends and being in the world, which is what an MMO is all about.

I don't really have the time or interest for the super challenging content it offers, but I level jobs, I do treasure hunts with friends, I do Deep Dungeon, I obtain cool outfits, and I hang out at a friend's RP bar.

Like any game, though, it's not for everyone. If you like tab-target MMOs, WoW has better combat I think.