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Caocao · 08-03-2009, 10:47 PM

Final Fantasy XIV Video Interview - Final Fantasy XIV - Kotaku

Pretty much just confirming what has been said or hinted at. I find it very interesting how there will be no leveling/experience system. Sounds a lot like UO's style, which I loved. Really can't wait ><.

Itzena · 08-04-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Caocao

Sounds a lot like UO's style, which I loved.

Psst. You spelt 'Final Fantasy IX' wrong.

Hatorade · 08-04-2009, 01:01 PM

No XP? So they will call it job points or something? Same thing.

Neph · 08-04-2009, 01:08 PM

Hm... so instead of classes, your weapon decides what skills you have? We need more information, of course, but I wonder how armor would come into play. If anyone can use any weapon, then could anyone use any armor? And why would you use light armor over heavy, etc etc.

Kuro · 08-04-2009, 01:15 PM

Maybe armor determines defensive abilities and weapon determines offensive abilities?

Light Armor=Crowd Control/Caster style defenses
Medium Armor=Healing/Evasion
Heavy Armor=Strong Personal Defenses

Dunno.

Ian808 · 08-04-2009, 02:27 PM

Only problem I had with FFXI is the finding people to level with. You had to be really persistent and convince players, Japanese and Americans, to join you. It worked most of the time if you're a tank(nin, pld) but as for other classes, it was really difficult to get in or group started. The level grind was really slow as well. Note i played during the 3rd expansion and dropped off after that.

Coming from someone who really enjoyed the game and had nearly 7mil gil at it's prime, I'll definitely give this a try. We'll see how Diablo 3 does as well.

Araxen · 08-04-2009, 04:57 PM

So FF XIV will be a macro program fest now? Great...any hope I had for this game went out the window.

Itzena · 08-04-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Araxen

So FF XIV will be a macro program fest now? Great...any hope I had for this game went out the window.

wat

Pyros · 08-04-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Itzena

wat

There's no levels so obviously it's a macro fest, there has been and will be only 2 ways to do games, levels or skill-based macroing, it's common knowledge.

Edit: Sarcasm, obviously.

DJk_zero · 08-04-2009, 05:51 PM

You can do skill based without macro grinds, EvE is a great example.

Araxen · 08-04-2009, 05:56 PM

I'd be surprised if they went with a time based one. We'll see I guess. Time based is nice, but alot people will bitch "You can never catch up!" blah blah blah. It all depends on they implement it.

Macro grinds are a horrible system.

DJk_zero · 08-04-2009, 06:10 PM

Well there is also the option of grinding XP in which to spend on skill improvements. I know there's a few games in the works that are thinking of utilizing that progression system.

Itzena · 08-04-2009, 06:12 PM

It's going to be 'not XP' in the same way that FFIX/FFT/etc are 'not XP', I'd guess. There's going to be some form of points you get (from mobs, quests or what have you) to unlock abilities from wielded items.

But they won't call it experience.

Awake · 08-04-2009, 10:52 PM

Final Fantasy XIV Classes Revealed (Somewhat).

FFXIVCore.com - Final Fantasy XIV Fansite

Rathi04 · 08-04-2009, 10:59 PM

Reminds me a bit of Lineage 2, where the crafter is an actual class. Maybe they'll do the points similar to it too, where its not direct exp but you gain points from monsters to buy your skills.

08-03-2009, 10:47 PM	#316 (permalink)
Caocao Stop running back to old times Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: EC Tunnels Posts: 932	Final Fantasy XIV Video Interview - Final Fantasy XIV - Kotaku Pretty much just confirming what has been said or hinted at. I find it very interesting how there will be no leveling/experience system. Sounds a lot like UO's style, which I loved. Really can't wait ><. __________________ Tkon - 80 Warrior Tkons - 80 Rogue

08-04-2009, 01:01 PM	#318 (permalink)
Hatorade Cause it's better than water Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,217 +78 Internets	No XP? So they will call it job points or something? Same thing. __________________ Wii Friend Code 1729 2890 3780 7210 AION group

08-04-2009, 01:15 PM	#320 (permalink)
Kuro Support Beam Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,977 +56 Internets	Maybe armor determines defensive abilities and weapon determines offensive abilities? Light Armor=Crowd Control/Caster style defenses Medium Armor=Healing/Evasion Heavy Armor=Strong Personal Defenses Dunno. __________________ Alt Army-Over 9,000 Games

08-04-2009, 04:57 PM	#322 (permalink)
Araxen A Bearded Gnome Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 4,919	So FF XIV will be a macro program fest now? Great...any hope I had for this game went out the window. __________________ PSN: Araxen http://www.last.fm/user/araxen The Best FAQ on the Internet: The Official God FAQ

08-04-2009, 05:56 PM	#326 (permalink)
Araxen A Bearded Gnome Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 4,919	I'd be surprised if they went with a time based one. We'll see I guess. Time based is nice, but alot people will bitch "You can never catch up!" blah blah blah. It all depends on they implement it. Macro grinds are a horrible system. __________________ PSN: Araxen http://www.last.fm/user/araxen The Best FAQ on the Internet: The Official God FAQ

08-04-2009, 01:08 PM	#319 (permalink)
Neph Late to the party Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 843 +6 Internets	Hm... so instead of classes, your weapon decides what skills you have? We need more information, of course, but I wonder how armor would come into play. If anyone can use any weapon, then could anyone use any armor? And why would you use light armor over heavy, etc etc.

08-04-2009, 02:27 PM	#321 (permalink)
Ian808 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: on some rock Posts: 135 -2 Internets	Only problem I had with FFXI is the finding people to level with. You had to be really persistent and convince players, Japanese and Americans, to join you. It worked most of the time if you're a tank(nin, pld) but as for other classes, it was really difficult to get in or group started. The level grind was really slow as well. Note i played during the 3rd expansion and dropped off after that. Coming from someone who really enjoyed the game and had nearly 7mil gil at it's prime, I'll definitely give this a try. We'll see how Diablo 3 does as well.

08-04-2009, 05:51 PM	#325 (permalink)
DJk_zero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,364	You can do skill based without macro grinds, EvE is a great example.

08-04-2009, 06:10 PM	#327 (permalink)
DJk_zero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,364	Well there is also the option of grinding XP in which to spend on skill improvements. I know there's a few games in the works that are thinking of utilizing that progression system.

08-04-2009, 06:12 PM	#328 (permalink)
Itzena SOS-dan #76564674 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Near a big fucking castle, the UK Posts: 7,167 -26 Internets	It's going to be 'not XP' in the same way that FFIX/FFT/etc are 'not XP', I'd guess. There's going to be some form of points you get (from mobs, quests or what have you) to unlock abilities from wielded items. But they won't call it experience. __________________

08-04-2009, 10:52 PM	#329 (permalink)
Awake ... Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 170	Final Fantasy XIV Classes Revealed (Somewhat). FFXIVCore.com - Final Fantasy XIV Fansite

08-04-2009, 10:59 PM	#330 (permalink)
Rathi04 Fuck You, Azphel. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 1,083 +10 Internets	Reminds me a bit of Lineage 2, where the crafter is an actual class. Maybe they'll do the points similar to it too, where its not direct exp but you gain points from monsters to buy your skills. __________________ http://www.estiah.com/user/register/index/id/35264

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