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#27 Apr 17 2013 at 9:23 PM Rating: Default
If this is the FFXI that he always wanted, he probably never wanted FFXI to begin with. This is a whole different thing, whether you like what it is or not.

I didn't "put anything in my head", the title says "FFXIV: ARR = FFXI 10000.0 ?" implying that ARR is some 'evolution' of FFXI, when they're really very different aside from the throwbacks. I mean, ARR also has Magitek, but nobody is going to say it's like FFVI.

Edited, Apr 17th 2013 11:25pm by Killua125
#28 Apr 17 2013 at 9:41 PM Rating: Good
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Killua125 wrote:
If this is the FFXI that he always wanted, he probably never wanted FFXI to begin with. This is a whole different thing, whether you like what it is or not.

I didn't "put anything in my head", the title says "FFXIV: ARR = FFXI 10000.0 ?" implying that ARR is some 'evolution' of FFXI, when they're really very different aside from the throwbacks. I mean, ARR also has Magitek, but nobody is going to say it's like FFVI.

Edited, Apr 17th 2013 11:25pm by Killua125


Did you miss the part where I listed off a plethora of other stuff that is very similar to FFXI, including a large amount of stuff that isn't in FFVI? Apparently you did, or chose to conveniently ignore it. I can see that you've turned this into a circular logic argument, so I'm just going to end it there.
#29 Apr 18 2013 at 8:43 AM Rating: Decent
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I was hoping when Poubelle got muted that it would be the end of obnoxious posters. Killua125 does spark some interesting discussion though with his "sky is falling using no logical basis and I refuse to believe otherwise" mentality.


WHAT? Oh happy day what have I missed!?

Killua, your response also kinda just annoyed me but I really have no answer for why...

I mean, he's right, they are different but.. I just read all this sassy flair into your voice in my head that it comes off ******** (Oh wait, now I remember, because you post with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion remarks. What do they call that?)

tl;dr: OP means "The game looks like a Final Fantasy MMO!" It does.

Edited, Apr 18th 2013 10:48am by Louiscool
#30 Apr 18 2013 at 8:45 AM Rating: Good
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#31 Apr 18 2013 at 9:03 AM Rating: Good
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Killua125 wrote:
It's nothing like FFXI (besides the reused FFXI monster models).


Honestly, I'm not sure why this was a controversial statement, it's somewhat off-topic given the original post, but it's still fairly true.

FFXIV is trying its hardest to not be like FFXI in any meaningful way, it's trying to be a "modern" (i.e. WoW-like) MMORPG, with floating-question-mark-NPCs, minimaps that point the way to your destinations, casual-friendly content and mechanics, and ability to play solo with ease. FFXI is (well, was, up until recently) decidedly "traditional" (i.e., Ultima- or EverQuest-like), with its steep progression, punishing requirements, and focus on group play. At their hearts the two games are really not very similar at all.

Or is all this heat because he forgot to mention the reused races, as well? :P


Edited, Apr 18th 2013 11:04am by KaneKitty
#32 Apr 18 2013 at 9:06 AM Rating: Good
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Louiscool wrote:
I mean, he's right, they are different but


That's just it though, he isn't right. The games are different, but that's not what he's arguing.

Quote's from Killua wrote:
It's nothing like FFXI (besides the reused FFXI monster models).

FFXIV: ARR and FFXI are nothing alike.

But really, there's no similarities at all between FFXI and FFXIV

For gameplay, FFXIV is pretty much like World of Warcraft.


These aren't factual statements. The first 3 are opinions which are grossly exaggerated and have already been disproven. The last is him guessing based on limited gameplay he's seen in videos and not even experienced first hand. Yes, there are similarities to WoW. There are also similarities to a plethora of other games. He completely fails to grasp that concept, or to even acknowledge that he is wrong, or at least exaggerating and making assumptions. Hence why most people have labelled him as a troll.

KaneKitty wrote:
Honestly, I'm not sure why this was a controversial statement, it's somewhat off-topic given the original post, but it's still fairly true.

FFXIV is trying its hardest to not be like FFXI in any meaningful way, it's trying to be a "modern" (i.e. WoW-like) MMORPG, with floating-question-mark-NPCs, minimaps that point the way to your destinations, casual-friendly content and mechanics, and ability to play solo with ease. FFXI is (well, was, up until recently) decidedly "traditional" (i.e., Ultima- or EverQuest-like), with its steep progression, punishing requirements, and focus on group play. At their hearts the two games are really not very similar at all.

Or is all this heat because he forgot to mention the reused races, as well? :P


I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I think the games are much more similar than you're giving credit for. Yes their gameplay is somehwat different, but even that isn't completely unrelated. They both still are based off a TP-combat system, have many similar skills from ffxi, and have classes with very distinctive roles. If anything, in that regards ARR is MORE like FFXI than 1.0 was, because 1.0 was far more open-ended.

Also, I'm not sure when the last time you played FFXI was, but that game has been solo friendly since about 2006, and casual-friendly since the second abyssea came out (which is what, 4 years ago now?). I solo'd pretty much all of my classes pre-abyssea, and although I probably never got the 15k/hr of an excellent XP party while leveling, I still managed a fair rate while also not having to deal with forming/breaking of parties and getting all the spoils for myself. Also, FFXIV is still heavily focused on group play. All of the dungeons require groups, all of the endgame requires groups, FATES require groups (or just a bunch of people thrown together), and I'm pretty positive you can still group to XP.

I don't think having "floating question mark NPC, minimaps that point you to your destination, and casual-friendly content" make the game nothing like FFXI. I think it means that they learned that these things are convenient and efficient, ideas that gamers WANT.

If you read my post, you'd realize I mentioned a heck of a lot more than reused races in terms of similarities...

Edited, Apr 18th 2013 11:22am by BartelX
#33 Apr 18 2013 at 9:07 AM Rating: Decent
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i feel like it has a lot of similarities as ffxi with the jobs, and cities and such. i wish it had a little more things ffxi had like different weapons for jobs which i dunno if they have (ex. war can use gaxe, gsword, sword etc. etc.). i do like the faster pace though seeing as i don't have time like i did for ffxi. i would compare everything to ffxi though because 1. its the only mmorpg i've played 2. i played it for so long so its so dear to me

either way excited for phase 4.
#34 Apr 18 2013 at 10:48 AM Rating: Decent
This post wasn't really about the similarities. As one poster accurately quoted me it was about ARR being the XI I always wanted. But now that it has sorta become about similarities. I do not understand how people cannot see that there are striking similarities in XIV and XI. I've decided to compile a list of a few of the similarities.

  • Mithra= MiQote, Taru Taru = Lalafell, Hume = Hyur, Elvaan = Elezen, Galka = Roegadyn
  • 3 Starting City States that are in opposition of sorts while a beastman threatens the land
  • Those flags hanging outside of Limsa Lominsa are awfully familiar aren't they?
  • Aetheryte= The New Crags


Sure these might only be a few, but they're pretty big in my opinion. In any case, I never said they were identical and I'm sure at least one person wont actually read this whole post to know that I merely pointing out there ARE similarities. That is a fact, not my opinion. Some might call these similarities "common FF themes" or "general MMO similarities" or the likes but whatever you choose to call them they still are there in a real tangible form.


...and whoever said FFXIV ARR taking a page from FFXI's book was a bad thing anyways? I loved the world in that game, the lore, the immersiveness. It was fantastic. If FFXIV ARR gives me the same satisfaction then the point of my original post holds true: That ARR is shaping up to give me the experience I wanted with FFXI - updated graphics, better story with voices, and a few updated characteristics that make it generally more playable and enjoyable. Nuff said.


Edited, Apr 18th 2013 12:55pm by electromagnet83
#35 Apr 18 2013 at 11:26 AM Rating: Default
1.0 was way more like XI than ARR is... Also killua was not technically wrong with his statement, you guys just get so butthurt over everything jesus lol
#36 Apr 18 2013 at 11:31 AM Rating: Excellent
Yeah I guess I don't see why that one got rated down either, for once I agree with a post by Ostia, which makes me feel dirty Smiley: disappointed
#37 Apr 18 2013 at 11:33 AM Rating: Default
Ostia wrote:
1.0 was way more like XI than ARR is... Also killua was not technically wrong with his statement, you guys just get so butthurt over everything jesus lol


I disagree with that first part. At least in essence FFXIV ARR feels more like XI did with cities that have life happening, vast beautiful environments, zones, etc. I feel like 2.0 is what 1.0 should have been which for me was sort of an updated XI at it's core. Regardless of how we look at it, FFXIV ARR is going to be pretty sweet from what I can see in the video.
#38 Apr 18 2013 at 11:35 AM Rating: Good
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As I've already stated, twice now, yes he is technically wrong. He said the games have no similarities outside of monster .dats. Which is false. He then amended it to outside of FF themed content, which was STILL false. He then amended further to say the gameplay has no similarities, which is STILL false. No one is butthurt, I'm certainly not. I just would prefer people not to spew stuff like it is fact, when in reality it's at best a matter of opinion or assumption. And gee, never would have guessed that a troll is defending another troll. Smiley: rolleyes
#39 Apr 18 2013 at 11:45 AM Rating: Default
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As I've already stated, twice now, yes he is technically wrong. He said the games have no similarities outside of monster .dats. Which is false. He then amended it to outside of FF themed content, which was STILL false. He then amended further to say the gameplay has no similarities, which is STILL false. No one is butthurt, I'm certainly not. I just would prefer people not to spew stuff like it is fact, when in reality it's at best a matter of opinion or assumption. And gee, never would have guessed that a troll is defending another troll. Smiley: rolleyes


Gameplay wise ? He is right :) You are wrong, is as simple as that, gameplay wise there is nothing akin to XI, sorry to burst your bubble, but that is a Fact.

And yes Races and cities Smiley: lol are similar..... Please SE rename ARR to XI-2 since they are so alike lol
#40 Apr 18 2013 at 11:54 AM Rating: Good
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Ostia wrote:
BartelX wrote:
As I've already stated, twice now, yes he is technically wrong. He said the games have no similarities outside of monster .dats. Which is false. He then amended it to outside of FF themed content, which was STILL false. He then amended further to say the gameplay has no similarities, which is STILL false. No one is butthurt, I'm certainly not. I just would prefer people not to spew stuff like it is fact, when in reality it's at best a matter of opinion or assumption. And gee, never would have guessed that a troll is defending another troll. Smiley: rolleyes


Gameplay wise ? He is right :) You are wrong, is as simple as that, gameplay wise there is nothing akin to XI, sorry to burst your bubble, but that is a Fact.

And yes Races and cities Smiley: lol are similar..... Please SE rename ARR to XI-2 since they are so alike lol


Congrats, you must be right because you say so. Apparently you don't understand the definition of a fact. That's ok, I'm not really surprised. And since I've already gone through all this once, and you're either too lazy to read it or just too interested in starting an argument to care what was said, I'm not going to bring it up again. Trollers gonna troll.

Edited, Apr 18th 2013 1:56pm by BartelX
#41 Apr 18 2013 at 12:31 PM Rating: Default
BartelX wrote:
Ostia wrote:
BartelX wrote:
As I've already stated, twice now, yes he is technically wrong. He said the games have no similarities outside of monster .dats. Which is false. He then amended it to outside of FF themed content, which was STILL false. He then amended further to say the gameplay has no similarities, which is STILL false. No one is butthurt, I'm certainly not. I just would prefer people not to spew stuff like it is fact, when in reality it's at best a matter of opinion or assumption. And gee, never would have guessed that a troll is defending another troll. Smiley: rolleyes


Gameplay wise ? He is right :) You are wrong, is as simple as that, gameplay wise there is nothing akin to XI, sorry to burst your bubble, but that is a Fact.

And yes Races and cities Smiley: lol are similar..... Please SE rename ARR to XI-2 since they are so alike lol


Congrats, you must be right because you say so. Apparently you don't understand the definition of a fact. That's ok, I'm not really surprised. And since I've already gone through all this once, and you're either too lazy to read it or just too interested in starting an argument to care what was said, I'm not going to bring it up again. Trollers gonna troll.

Edited, Apr 18th 2013 1:56pm by BartelX


ARR gameplay is not like XI at All! Combat is nothing Alike! There will be little Open World Content! NM and HNM are going to be Fates! The progression will be thru questing and istance dungeons, not grinding in partys in dunes and stuff.

Please do tell me where is the gamplay similarities between XI and ARR ? Classes is that all ? Really ? Classes ?
#42 Apr 18 2013 at 12:47 PM Rating: Good
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Sorry, I forgot that you have a time machine and played the game at launch already. Or are you inferring all of that from the beta you can't talk about? If so, kinda funny considering they've only released 20% of the content thus far.

Once again, read the thread. I made a pretty extensive list of similarities, and those were just the ones I took off the top of my head. You do realize that gameplay refers to pretty much everything in the game content-wise, other than graphics and audio... correct? That means story, lore, characters, world content, skills, abilities, etc. But yeah, you keep sticking to your "facts".
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