Why So Upset? Hear me out...Follow

Ok, so at least once a day, I see a post or two about Everything that is going wrong in the game for people, and I think to myself, "Why?" I hear:

"I can't find ways to make gil...this suxz"
"JP Players suck...this is so unfair"
"I'm a Mnk and I can't get a party"
"I'm leaving cause I don't have 40 hours a week to apply to the game"

I just don't get it. Now I'm not past 50 yet, I've unlocked all the jobs. I don't usually have more than 100k-150k in my bank. I have cooking lvl'd to 52, and other crafts I'm slowly working on. I farm when I need to, lvl as often as I can, and always manage to have fun playing. Now why is everyone always so bummed about the way things are going for them in the game?

I'm not lucky, but I camp NM's. I don't get the drops every single time. I don't always win the race to the NM, but I do pretty often. I don't feel in any way that any JP player in this game has any more of a chance of doing as good as me. In fact...I think I can play 'better' than them because I believe that it's possible.

I don't know...maybe it's just me. But I only apply as many hours as I can to the game. I'm 24, have a family and friends, and a job that I can't ignore. Sometimes I can't play at night. Sometimes I can play for a few hours. Other days, me and my wife will sit down and play for 16-20 hours straight. It's just what's available to me. But every second I'm in game...I'm lovin it. I don't get depressed...I work for what I have, and I haven't once considered leaving the game.

Now although yes, it's a MMO. And yes...sometimes I take it a little too seriously. But I mean, come on. It's a game, and before you bought and opened the package, you knew what you were getting into. A Game, and it's just that. And it should be fun, no matter what your doing. Don't let other players get to you...there's nothing that can be done about it. Don't complain about farming, gardening, the one time you missed Hoo Mjuu...cause everyone else has done the same. Nothing is free in this game...you gotta work for it. That's the point of it. It was created to challenge the player...and isn't that the point of Games anyways? I may be wrong...but mindlessly starting a game and beating it within a 3 hour period doesn't exactly satisfy my need to play. Why play if you just wanna get to lvl 75, do everything that's to offer, and be done with it? Who knows how long FFXI will be up and running...but you better believe I'll be here the whole time. I haven't even made any plans for what I want to do when I get to lvl's 60+...because I'm doing things now for my level.

BCNM's, Garrison, Farming, Exp Leveling, Missions, Quests...all things that were created to be Fun & Challenging! If it's frustrating you...my god, I don't know what to say. It's a game...developed to entertain the player with creative challenging things. And yes...some things get tedious and repetative...so stop when you feel you need a break from it. But don't let it get to you, and drive you to a frustration that causes you to disband all the work you've already invested in the game.

Ugh...so rate me down, or flame me at will. But it just makes me a lil disheartened to see so many players so upset with something that's suppose to be so much fun.

Agreed, great game. Getting more than my moneys worth out of it. Still little funny that this is a what's wrong with what's wrong with post.

You know what amazes me the most is the people ***-backwards attitude to everything. EVERY thing they mention that gets them depressed should make them want to play harder, and be the best person out there. Didn't get that NM? You'll show them up nextime, and watch you get the drop when they're 0:1. Want that Emperor's Hairpin, but can't find the Emperor? Hell, farm for it and wear it with pride. The whole attitude of "oh this game sux, i cant get newhere" is a crock of crap to me. It's not supposed to be work, and Ryneguy is right, you KNEW what you were getting into when you bought this game. It's not supposed to be a two week trip to the top. I hope more people read this and realize what truly makes this game the gem it is.

I have never read a post on this forum that I agree with more totally and completey, down to the last word. Well said.

Double trouble.

Edited, Fri Jul 16 11:14:01 2004 by Trizzoro

I will chime in with everyone and agree with the original poster. A big problem with players is that they begin to view activites that are designed to be fun as something they "have" to do. How many times do you hear people say they "have" to go farm, or "have" to do a mission. If you "have" to do anything on this game...you have missed the point entirely. Stop viewing parts of the game as a chore and make it fun.

I think it's funny how people with under a 3.00 rating will say "Great Post! Rate up! ^^". I just giggle. You can't rate unless you have a karma of 3.01 or higher.

But anyway, that is a great post. I hardly ever get mad in-game, but some things I can't help, such as:

1. Having that XXX amount of gil to buy an item. You check the price history and everything was sold at the same XXX amount. You make a bid for that same amount and you get "You were unable the buy the YYY for XXX gil." Grrr.

2. When people say "gils". Grrr.

3. When you get a bad party or realize that day after you played that you pretty much accomplished nothing. Grrr.

Those all tick me off sometimes, but it won't make me quit the game. I couldn't quit even if I wanted to. I looked in the mirror the other day and I noticed this barcode thing on my neck. I guess SE owns me now.

rate up grumpy^^ ha, but yea, thsoe three things you mentioned are all thigns that bug me too. gils? what the hell, and especially if it is gilz. the AH is just frustrating cos you know ten minutes ago you could have gotten in cheaper. and man have i wandered from place to place trying to find a good pt, or good place to farm and realize i've been from sandy to bastok and back on foot and done nothing^^

I have to agree, but I do have a mini rant about the game, and put yourself into my shoes for a moment.

I'm a 54MNK, and I have my own LS.

I started this LS because I felt I could be very helpful to people.

The problem with this is, Besides Leeluu the 54WHM, the highest job in the LS is 41.

I can help everyone, but I cant get any help in return.

So every time I want to EXP, AF, Mission, I have to go to Jeuno and beg for help.

I need a Bedeaux coffer key, and I need a full alliance for AF3.

First thing I have to do is go to Jeuno and spend hours begging people to go out of their way for me.

There are plenty of ways to break up farming to make it entertaining, and I love this game.

But I'm at the point where I feel like a burdon to all the other people in the game because I need so much help all the time.

I'm angry about it because I LOVE this game.

Oh, and I'm a MNK who never has a hard time finding a group, figure that one out.



But in reply to the original post, I think people complain not because they hate the game, but because they like it so much that their emotions tend to get heavily involved.

maybe you should join my ls Sing lol. i am at 50, and i am the lowest in my ls; ; (i farm too much for gears) the highest being 68. all of us are 50ish, and we are currently doing a lot of key hunt and AF hunts. let me know if you are interested.

Edited, Fri Jul 16 11:39:26 2004 by inverse

/tear ^^

What a wonderful response ^^ You guys all rock

Keep it comin...I think ppl reading something like this will help them see that there's others just like them tearin it up and loving the game for the right reasons. FFXI = Gaming Bliss in my opinion ^^

I think you missed his point.

Seems to me the point he is making is why are we complaining about a GAME? Every good game I've ever played was hard. I would expect levels 50+ to be VERY hard. The only easy experience you have is lvl 1-5. If it was easy to get to 75 would it not suck to be a brand new player and EVERYONE is wearing AF when you get there?

It's a great game that is hard to play. NOBODY is going to Cuddle you and make it easier. So stop crying.

Couldn't agree with your post more. If people don't like this game, well, they should read my sig, feck off elsewhere and make Vana'Diel a happier place for all :)