Dynamis Reborn! (3/30/11)

**Xanthe** · 2011-03-30 13:05

Originally Posted by Therin

I'm going to be the one to predict that relic currency prices increase, just like they did with the drop to 500k glasses and additions to currency from Campaign.

Reason being: more casual upgraders, same overall stock.

Even so, SE expects an overall increase in currency supply. It really could go either way depending on other relic-related changes.

**Pergo** · 2011-03-30 13:37

am I the only one who doesn't understand WHY they're overhauling dynamis? I mean it's definitely nice, and definitely needed... but aside from spending 1-2 hours a day to slowly farm relics, if they're not adding any new drops or new AF or new anything, why are they spending all this effort to revamp it... seems odd to me.

**Hyan** · 2011-03-30 13:41

but aside from spending 1-2 hours a day to slowly farm relics, if they're not adding any new drops or new AF or new anything

I thought old stuff will be made upgradeable with augments? Or did that not apply to relics?

**Kaisha** · 2011-03-30 13:54

Originally Posted by Pergo

am I the only one who doesn't understand WHY they're overhauling dynamis? I mean it's definitely nice, and definitely needed... but aside from spending 1-2 hours a day to slowly farm relics, if they're not adding any new drops or new AF or new anything, why are they spending all this effort to revamp it... seems odd to me.

New XP location alternative, and having it where 3 people cannot hold a zone to themselves for 3hr30min?

**Gokulo** · 2011-03-30 13:57

I think they also mentioned the possibility of upgrading artifacts and relics (probably with Synergy like they announced not long ago?) and a lot of people don't have all of them for their old or newly leveled jobs.

**xerodok** · 2011-03-30 14:10

Originally Posted by Gokulo

I think they also mentioned the possibility of upgrading artifacts and relics (probably with Synergy like they announced not long ago?) and a lot of people don't have all of them for their old or newly leveled jobs.

Pretty sure it wasn't relics. It all spawned with the picture of augmented Byakko's Haidate.

**Pergo** · 2011-03-30 14:36

It's possible they'll have AF2 upgradeable with synergy... but still (I know we have a month and a half to go) I feel like they're treating this as the "Big Content" addition that we'll see in the next patch.

I don't consider a daily-dynamis event with no new major drops/items to be enough content to satisfy the masses.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking this, I think it's great... but I'm waiting to hear whats so major about this major patch. Maybe it's still to come...

**Gokulo** · 2011-03-30 15:07

Originally Posted by xerodok

Pretty sure it wasn't relics. It all spawned with the picture of augmented Byakko's Haidate.

Even before that picture I think they mentioned being able to upgrade old gear, and mentioned relics along with that.

**Michelob** · 2011-03-30 15:07

Originally Posted by NynJa

I'm certain theres a lot of currency that hasnt moved because people cant sit around logged in 24/7 on their jeuno mules hoping it gets picked up.

Currency moves on Phoenix. News flash on those Jeuno mules though: most of them are people with a shitload of gil that buy currency low and don't mind hanging on to it for a week or two to sell at at a marked up price. It always moves within a few weeks, you just don't see them before they have already replenished their supply. I would know because I've done it for years.

I'm going to be the one to predict that relic currency prices increase, just like they did with the drop to 500k glasses and additions to currency from Campaign.

Reason being: more casual upgraders, same overall stock.

This is more or less what I was trying to get at with my prediction as well. I think it will go up.

**Spira** · 2011-03-30 15:19

I think the changes to dynamis are nice. It means they're effectively overhauling the whole system of 64 man (max) battlefields, which were unnecessary to begin with. Dynamis isn't even that hard anymore so I suppose they decided they might as well make the system more accessible and not let the zone go to waste with single parties holding reservations for hours.

In effect, it IS making Dynamis become like Abyssea but it also makes things a lot easier and a lot more casual, considering the content there apart from relic stuff already has less demand.

I like the idea that they're still retaining the old NMs and drop structure, but also making bosses more of a group thing. I'd assume you're not gonna just be able to waltz into Xarca everyday and do DL without first killing the 15 NMs and getting like 5 trigger items or something. Or yin and yang...

I also like how they're adding EXP to event NMs. Its a welcome change considering all older events other than ENMs and Abyssea were exp drains. It helps break the monotony of EXP partying for those who just need a little buffer..

If people dont like it, I suppose CoP Dynamis still remains unchanged for now. But since those were initially 36 man events they may not end up being changed. Especially not Tavnazia anyway.

**Gwynplaine** · 2011-03-30 16:09

It's going to be funny if they leave those pathetic exp scrolls in the Dynamis system in any way. Those things were always such a big middle finger to the player. I guess they could beef them up and make them a few thousand exp, but seems needless.

**Celebrindor** · 2011-03-30 16:50

I am anxious for this- will be fun to take 2-3 people into the zone and see how the mechanics work. Wonder if the intention is for another 75+ leveling location, with some nice perks in gear/currency/ToM.

**orson** · 2011-03-30 17:24

Nothing is being added yet but they may be gearing up to adding higher level content in dynamis perhaps?

**Byrthnoth** · 2011-03-30 17:40

The official forums have me a little confused. How can so many people be so angry about a free 6-zone re-make of an outdated event. If they totally bomb and the event becomes worthless, nothing of value was lost. If they're successful, Dynamis is the new Abyssea. Either way it's going to be fun for a few weeks.

**Worlace** · 2011-03-30 18:12

I think everyone might be overlooking the Confrontation part, easy place to put new gear in there. Has anyone thought of the possibility of there being AF2+2? Besides they said they were revamping the HNM system as well, there could be potential or failure in it though.

About currency, I think we'll see a slight decrease in price and a slight increase in the availability of it. There will be some people who will "think" about getting one and quit at Stage 3 (not that there wasn't these people before).

**Enedin** · 2011-03-30 18:34

A few things I see in this:

- Currency prices will rise, no doubt. Last time (with 500k entrance fee) they rose as well, 'cause more people wanted to upgrade. This update would make even ME consider upgrading, so I'm betting a lot more people will want to buy or simply not sell currency. The rise in demand will be higher than the rise in supply.
- People finally getting those stingy AF, especially Xarc AF's. I know quite a lot of people all wanting that one piece for their COR/THF/RDM/etc and this is very welcome.
- Plenty of Dyna shouts in Jeuno, will be nice if you have a great group. I know that a great pick-up group generally makes me smile, 'cause expectations are very low.

All in all a welcome change. I really love the old Dyna (off course, with my bro Vlacatocc), but it's been like this forever. Now all they need to do is make CoP battlefields replayable and I'm coming back.

**ronin sparthos** · 2011-03-30 19:49

Originally Posted by Byrthnoth

The official forums have me a little confused. How can so many people be so angry about a free 6-zone re-make of an outdated event. If they totally bomb and the event becomes worthless, nothing of value was lost. If they're successful, Dynamis is the new Abyssea. Either way it's going to be fun for a few weeks.

If the event is merely just a remake of Dynamis without any new content added within the area then what's the point? To churn out relics for content that's already doable with current gear/merits/etc?

Perhaps im reading into it too much but it seems like new things will be added in addition to the redone stuff so there should be some balance of old and new with perhaps some magian trial NMs for new weapons or something.

It'd be pretty epic fail to completely overhaul Dynamis and add nothing new of value.

**Byrthnoth** · 2011-03-30 21:50

Originally Posted by ronin sparthos

If the event is merely just a remake of Dynamis without any new content added within the area then what's the point? To churn out relics for content that's already doable with current gear/merits/etc?

Perhaps im reading into it too much but it seems like new things will be added in addition to the redone stuff so there should be some balance of old and new with perhaps some magian trial NMs for new weapons or something.

It'd be pretty epic fail to completely overhaul Dynamis and add nothing new of value.

I agree it's worthless if they don't add new gear. My assumption is that there will be new gear. If there isn't new gear . . . . well.... at 2 hours a night and current Dynamis drop rates, even people entirely without Relic gear would probably cap on gear before perfecting new farming strategies.

aduidarnenye · 2011-03-30 22:00

Originally Posted by ronin sparthos

It'd be pretty epic fail to completely overhaul Dynamis and add nothing new of value.

Not necessarily. I think the idea is to make old events more accessible to casual style players instead of putting new gear into them. I don't think they're trying to update Dynamis for the BG level of player.

**Byrthnoth** · 2011-03-30 22:23

Originally Posted by aduidarnenye

Not necessarily. I think the idea is to make old events more accessible to casual style players instead of putting new gear into them. I don't think they're trying to update Dynamis for the BG level of player.

Unless they're making it much easier, losing all the strategies we've worked out and agreed upon for the last 6 years is probably not a step forward in making it easier.

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