Still playing FFXI?

[Kelsilv]

don't think FFXI had that many complaints after two months it came out too though. I mean, people were still exploring the world. I know I was. I didn't run into complaints about the game for a long time.

Unless you started the game with the JP version, FFIX had already been out for around a year and was on it's first expansion by the time we(NA) started playing it. Not saying WoW is better or worse than FFIX, just that it's barely been out long enough to comment on "end-game" content and such. Honestly, EQII still feels like it's in beta sometimes, and I've heard the same complaints about WoW.

 

[Andain]

I've been playing World of Warcraft for just one month now, and it's extremely addictive. I'm on a PvP server (Stormreaver) as a Hunter, and I actually find the play quite a bit more strategical than Final Fantasy XI, I don't know if it's just the class I picked or what; but when you're minding your own business and you're suddenly jumped by Horde, you need some quick thinking and good use of abilities to get out of the fight alive as it is a very fast paced game and basically any single action you take/don't take can determine your fate.

If I remember correctly, after one month of Final Fantasy XI, I was just about getting sick of the constant need for parties, but I dealt with it, as boring as it was, simply because I wanted to achieve something. Starting as a Warrior, I could go into battle, auto attack and Provoke every 30 seconds and that'd be it. This was the case until probably level 20's, where Skillchains came into play. Looking back, I only now realise how boring this was. The simple fact that I had something to aim for kept me going though, up until now, 61 Paladin, I'm very bored. What is left for me to do, seems really chore-ish, and I'm not up for any of it.

I'm not saying either game is better than the other. Final Fantasy XI seems to be aimed towards the more hardcore gamer, whereas World of Warcraft can appeal to any gamer. You really can't bash either one of them as they are both amazing games. You only have to check out their award pages for proof.

 

[Euphacent]

Well, if you buy WOW and don't like it, you can at least sell it on eBay for more than you paid for it.

New copies are going for like $100-115. I sold my USED copy on eBay yesterday for $77.

 

[ArmachiA]

After awhile anything you invest a lot of time into does start to feel like a job, thats just how it is. When FFXI came out in America it was praised, loved! It was fantastic! Hardly any complaints... just like WoW.... give WoW about 6-8 months, people will start to feel the same way about it as they do about FFXI and move on.
Just how it goes.

As for me, I like FFXI. Overall. I, of course, have many complaints and sometimes feel like dropping the game, but I always end up comming back. It's still fun FOR ME. Therefore I will continue to play it till it isn't anymore.

 

[Xelos]

ill assrape any wow homo with my rng any day shadowbind barrrage sharpshot attack unliimited arrow /ws *any one will do* eagle eye shot, u fall over dead

Fireball >>> mana shield >>> Fireball >>> Arcane Missles >>> Polymorph >>> *recover* >>> Fireball >>> Arcane Explosion >>> Fire Blast >>> PWNED

 

[Xelos]

After awhile anything you invest a lot of time into does start to feel like a job, thats just how it is. When FFXI came out in America it was praised, loved! It was fantastic! Hardly any complaints... just like WoW.... give WoW about 6-8 months, people will start to feel the same way about it as they do about FFXI and move on.
Just how it goes.

As for me, I like FFXI. Overall. I, of course, have many complaints and sometimes feel like dropping the game, but I always end up comming back. It's still fun FOR ME. Therefore I will continue to play it till it isn't anymore.

I totally agree with you. I am playing WoW just to take a break from the grind of FFXI...despite the fact that I really like the game. WoW is a refreshing breeze but nothing as rewarding as FFXI....I'll be back soon :twisted:

 

[Mistaya]

ill assrape any wow homo with my rng any day shadowbind barrrage sharpshot attack unliimited arrow /ws *any one will do* eagle eye shot, u fall over dead

Fireball >>> mana shield >>> Fireball >>> Arcane Missles >>> Polymorph >>> *recover* >>> Fireball >>> Arcane Explosion >>> Fire Blast >>> PWNED

Hehe...

Hey Roofie:
I'll Sic my tiger, Arcane Shot--->Viper Sting-->Concussion Shot--->Autoshot-->RapidFire---> Aimed Shot, and oh yeah dont step on my Exploding Trap plz i want to kill you myself.

And if you come within melee range of me I'll introduce you to the business end of my giant flaming trident

Actually I'm fairly certain My cat could solo you

(lol nice work on the poly. Roofie the sheep! XD)

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ffxi is a good game but its tedious. Its micromanagement. Its very unforgiving in its ways. WoW isn't like that. I am doing the same thing Xelos is, and I am coming back I think... But its nice to play a game i can just let be a game and not such... stress x_x;;

 

[Xelos]

Now I just have to get to 60 :twisted:

 

[bjbreeze1]

I didn't think I would try this game since I thought the graphics were ugly but now that I actually played it, I love the graphics.

Though when I play WoW I get pretty lonely since I don't know anyone since grouping is not really needed, that's probably the only thing I miss about FFXI is the atmosphere. I really wish Final Fantasy had PvsP all the time.

u went to play wow?! bastard....

 

[Dua]

I didn't think I would try this game since I thought the graphics were ugly but now that I actually played it, I love the graphics.

Though when I play WoW I get pretty lonely since I don't know anyone since grouping is not really needed, that's probably the only thing I miss about FFXI is the atmosphere. I really wish Final Fantasy had PvsP all the time.

u went to play wow?! bastard....

I agree completely with what BJ said. PvP seems to have lost some of its fun since you left ><

 

[Sephectja]

Screw the grouping system in FFXI.

I quite enjoy the grouping system

Screw waiting hours for groups.

I'm not exactly waiting if I go out and do something else like farm while im waiting, and I try to start my own PT's

Screw the gil sellers.

Do what I do... Just ignore them, works wonders you know!

Screw all the Japanese snobs that are in FFXI. "JP ONLY"

Have you any idea how hard it is to have fun with people when you cant understand thier language?

Did I mention screw the grouping system?

Yes

Im not bashing WoW, but im saying, just because you like WoW, doesnt mean everyone does. WoW is too easy, friend let me play it and I got bored after a very short while.

Going to WoW is like a weight off your shoulder, playing a MMO and having fun is nice.

I have fun in FFXI thanks

FFXI is a Japanese game, it has a Japanese feel to it

Makes it feel like the classic FF games, and thats what I like about it

mechanical, tedious and a bit of a bore really

I dont seem to be bored of the game, and theres many other people that agree with me! *gasp*!

 

[Panda]

what sephectja said. I totally agree.

I have friends who play WoW. There are a few things that I've heard about that interest me, but I like playing FFXI.

A lot of the things that you mention about FFXI seems to be with teh fact that you have to play with other people. I dont mind that at all. I have a great linkshell that I freakin love and people that are always trying to organize shit with each other.

Anyway, maybe someday I'll play Wow.

pssh.

 

[Kirayamato]

Didn't join ballista No Cap since [Mega Boss] left T_T
Noone is fit to Asuran Fist me expect you T_T

 

[Killerclown]

i like FFXI and i will never stop playin unless i get teh broke

 

[Veteran]

Basically all of his complaints revolve around the fact that he hates playing with other people. Why the hell are you paying monthly fees for a MMO then?

 

[totion]

i love final fantasy xi, so much that i am doing housework for a month so my brother will let me use his debit card and money to poay the monthly fee. i have played EQ before, and i didn;t like it that much. i am a big fan of the final fantasy series, so i think thats part of the attraction. i have a friend who plays WoW and it looks fun, but i am not muchof a computer gamer. thats one of the reasons i love FFXI, because i hate keyboard/mouse controls, and on my ps2, i have a keyboard in the lap for typing and a controller in my hand for everything else...

 

[Aubrie]

I hate FFXI.









Because most of my friends left for WoW!!!!!!!!

:evil:

That and because i've lost all interest in the game other than logging on and buggin people. :twisted:

 

[Fyrus]

Aub, hun, I'm still here



Not very comforting is it? :lol: 8)

 

[Xion]

I never wanted to play WoW but it just happend I guess >_<.
Sad thing is I want to come back to Final fantasy XI but I forgot my password =\


I miss ballista the most...

 

[Aubrie]

Aub, hun, I'm still here



Not very comforting is it? :lol: 8)

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:


RUNAWAY!!!

Ah you and others in the ls keep me alive and playing the game.