Chocobo Raising Changes and Additions (12/07/2006)

[layoneil]

How about we whine after the update. All this whining about a new thing being added that doesnt mess anything up and doesn't screw anything over is a bad thing because its not exactly what we wanted? Give me a fucking break guys.

we have this discussion every patch.

opportunity cost, every time an annoucement comes out people don't want, it's the loss opportunity of something they do want.

that's where the complaints are, and it will always happen.

[FFXIFlux]

will we be able to go from city to city quickly via the Choco Circuit? Sure looks like it according to these maps, but I'm sure that would be too convenient. A faster way to Bastok is about the only thing that could make me want to participate:

Those are probably just desks for the different circuits and won't allow you to go to the cities, otherwise what would be the point of the silverpeice taruporter?

The only part of the update that means anything is Salvage, the rest is just gloss. 10 minutes of running to the stable for 10 seconds of hitting menus and watching a chocobo cutscene for the 50th time might keep the droolers happy, but it's Salvage thats going to (hopefully) be where people log on for a night's entertainment.

[Mifaco]

Its like se is reading these boards and willingly not posting the information most people are curious about.

-Are there any job modifications planned?
-Salvage?
-Nyzul Isle?
-End-game or Toau storyline?

On behalf of SE, Sage Sundi says:

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...wn/2006051.png

ahahahahaha awesome

I lawl at you homos who say chocobo raising sucks...

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/images/...obowhistle.jpg
You obviously dont own that.

Oh yeah, that whistle will forever be a reminder of why I spent 300k on a shitty chocobo that can't even run as fast as a rental.

[Lordender]

lol you can clearly tell this is a tale of 2 games for NA/EU and Japanese players. What NA/EU players want and what Japanese players are getting. I mean who gives a fuck about a chocobo recreational place? good thing i wasent holding my breath for a fantastic update thus far.

[JoOeetheplatypuS]

How about we whine after the update. All this whining about a new thing being added that doesnt mess anything up and doesn't screw anything over is a bad thing because its not exactly what we wanted? Give me a fucking break guys.

we have this discussion every patch.

opportunity cost, every time an annoucement comes out people don't want, it's the loss opportunity of something they do want.

that's where the complaints are, and it will always happen.

Oh I know the whole opportunity cost BS, but consider that we dont know how they work, it could be that this past month has been polishing a lot of new things so we'll get a big new update. Also consider that the game is big and many people play for many reasons. Just because this is an endgame community doesn't mean we should forget and shun what other non-endgame players like. They deserve new shit as much as us.

[layoneil]

They deserve new shit as much as us.

perhaps but they don't talk about on these forums, that's what makes your posts in this topic pointless.

you don't consider the context of the people posting in this thread.

[Dohorehn]

Hurray for fun mini-games! HURRAY! On Garrison! On Brenner! On Chocobo Hot or Cold! HURRAY!!! And I for one think the glorified chat room for chocobos is awesome! "Why am I yellow?" "Because God hates you! WARK"

I think that needed a little bit more sarcasm.

[Toth]

Well...this news is better than nothing and it was already stated in the original posts that chocobo addtions were coming so today's update was no surprise. Besides, Chocobo Hot and Cold was a fun and extremely rewarding minigame in FF9. Perhaps you can get some good items from this. I am hopeful.

[fumbletweed]

"Why am I yellow?" "Because God hates you! WARK"

Best thing I read the whole week.

[JoOeetheplatypuS]

They deserve new shit as much as us.

perhaps but they don't talk about on these forums, that's what makes your posts in this topic pointless.

you don't consider the context of the people posting in this thread.

I do consider it. I wouldn't bother posting any of this on other boards. Just because we're people who want certain things doesn't mean we should get all pissed off when something else comes along (that we can enjoy btw). Look at it this way: If I joined a jewish community and we felt we were being slighted somehow (like anti-semitism, whatever), would it not be stupid if we complained about every bill passed in congress not about anti-semitism?

Just because we are endgame players doesn't mean we should forget everybody else. Most of the stuff added is still for endgame people, even if its not exactly what we want.

[layoneil]

Perhaps you can get some good items from this. I am hopeful.

do you ever do Assault?

i'll believe it when i see it.

the best items they could make for this would be like Silent Oil Tanks.

[JoOeetheplatypuS]

Perhaps you can get some good items from this. I am hopeful.

do you ever do Assault?

...theres good shit in assault.

[Toth]

You can get get great items from the assaults. The drop rates just suck. However, this sounds like a 'once a day' venture, so perhaps the chance of success and of getting quality items will be solid. It's all just speculation atm.

[Dustybrown]

You can get get great items from the assaults. The drop rates just suck. However, this sounds like a 'once a day' venture, so perhaps the chance of success and of getting quality items will be solid. It's all just speculation atm.

I sense optimism. Clearly, you and I have been playing different FFXI's.

[Isiolia]

New endgame type stuff benefits the non-endgame players too. Endgame is where they're headed if they keep playing. Making it better *now* means they have something worth getting to in the future.

Until then, there's a TON of content in low/mid levels. Between missions, good quests (like say, spell/ninjitsu scrolls), genkai busywork, capped BCNMs, ENMs, capped assaults, crafting, capped Ballista, AF, etc...
On top of XPing of course...

Why would low/mid level players need *more* content? Chances are, 99% of the people on this forum haven't done *everything* that a level 50 player can accomplish in terms of quests and the like.

[Lordender]

Some of the items are good in assault (full time) but alot of them are situational use too which = more gear to carry.

[Flarega]

I think they just added chocobo raising because they ran out of stuff to do with fishing. Next update will be chocobo ranking system.

[Nystul]

-_- whopteefuck

*tosses single streamer into the air and watches it fall*

[NynJa]

I lawl at you homos who say chocobo raising sucks...

http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/images/...obowhistle.jpg
You obviously dont own that.

Oh yeah, that whistle will forever be a reminder of why I spent 300k on a shitty chocobo that can't even run as fast as a rental.

gyshal greens are 68g from npc. I've spent maybe 30k on mine with the tokpeko grass, and the occasional azouph to bump up affection.


this 'stupid' whistle sure was nice when I was xping here without a blm
http://www.ffxi-atlas.com/maps_norma...-woodlands.jpg


its also nice for shaving a few minutes off running through here when a day4 nidhogg spawns but everyones busy camping a day 8 KB
http://www.ffxi-atlas.com/maps_norma...-sanctuary.jpg
when you're racing to get a nid thats sitting unclaimed, every second counts (though you cant beat wyrmazurka)

[layoneil]

when you're racing to get a nid thats sitting unclaimed

when my server changes from Bahamut to Fantasy Land, i'll keep that in mind.