FFXI vs. WoWFollow

This is a very very good and unbiased review in my opinion, and sadly, EQ2 seems to own WoW...but anyway, a good read:

http://eq2vault.ign.com/?dir=features/editorials&content=deathstryker4



Edited, Mon May 31 11:45:12 2004 by ZelerianIA

I've been researching WoW for a couple of months now and it seems as though it won't be anything like ffxi. This is a good thing though, i mean I'd prefer my mmorpgs to be different, but being a whm I'd like to see what a priest is like and once the game comes out I'll give a follow up post. Also I definately don't despise FFXI.

with a company like SOE no it doesnt. they have a release early style and get to the bugs and glitches later. then theres the nerfing and overpowering,not to mention the lack of listening to the players. but EQ2 does look realy awsome though and maybe SOE has changed(doubt it).

Edited, Mon May 31 14:59:54 2004 by Saturos

Well, as to the the word despise... Perhaps it was a bit strong, regardless I am more than tired of FFXI. On my DRK I was using... 2 sniper rings, a valkyrie's mask, lifebelt, Bone Scythe+1, brigandine, RS breeches, chaos sollerets, 2 beetle earrings +1, and a happy egg... Yet, poorly/horribly equipped people still managed to lv faster... Why? Seriously, that's all I want to know. I stand confident in my ability to use my head and play DRK to the fullest capability, I know how to do my job and do it well. At any rate... Done complaining about that, it'll get me nowhere other than looking like a sore loser.

At any rate, thanks for the input everybody, I look forward to and hope for more possible input.

Alistair, my main in the beta is a priest. WoW is a little less heal intensive than other games I've played, so although the priest is the "primary" healing class, other classes can function at that aspect fine, and you can also spend time doing other things. To that effect, I suppose you could say that out of the healing classes, the priest is most magic-based. Paladins melee and tank. Shamans and druids both melee, cast, and do other weird stuff. Priests *can* melee, but they can use a wand (unlimited range attack) at least as well, so they're better off standing back from the action when they aren't soloing.

I don't want to derail the thread or ruin all the surprises for you though. Let me know if you want to hear more.

I do not think its biased, after having read a lot about both games, WoW beta testers seems to be quite cold about what they see right now, while the EQ2 community seems to be bustling with positivism...

Although I agree with your point about not reviewing a game before its out, you need review of the game before so you can make a decision on which game you will possess at launch....

I'm currently playing FFXI, you can check my profile below, but I've been reading a lot about WoW lately and seriously can't wait for it to come out. While I'm already forming strategies for this game in my mind, I think there will still be party interaction needed in certain parts of the game, like progressing on in the story and such, or defeating a final boss. I'm glad there won't be limit breaks, alliance requirements (genkai 2) or forced parties (rank 6) and such.

Unfortunately seems like Rogue is the exact same thing as Thief in FFXI right now... and it seems that it will definitely be the best money-making class in the game, leaving other poor people in the dust when it comes to making bank. I mean, sure you can get experience as a whm.. er pardon, a priest, but can you get money? Nah, Pick-pocket, stealth... steal/mug, sneak attack. It all looks the same to me and I'll probably play something completely different hoping that I won't get left out in the money-making scheme of things.

I already pre-ordered my copy ^^

your jokeing right? the items you get from pickpocket are pretty crappy and the money isnt is much,also you can only pickpocket when your stealthed,but so many mobs can see through that. pretty much the best way of getting money now is from trade skills and farming instances,like SM. also rogues arent weak dmg dealers like the loser thf from FFXI.

<i>I hear at higher levels pick-pocket can net you expensive gems</i>

you can get good gems now like jade the but chances of getting them are low.

Isn't that what a rogue always is in games though? A thieving shadowlurker that fights dirty?

I think the Difference between Blizzard and the rest is that they take their time to work on the game until they are 100% satisfied with it.. evne if it means to push the release date a whole year.. but the final product still hasn't disappointed me.

ok... ill give this a shot.. warning... rant.


FFXI:
After a time, mostly forced grouping.
Quests are rewarding, but, not really needed to advance the game unless you wish to be a summoner.
Monsters at level 10 and level 50 have a Deja Vu appeal to them. maby size being the only difference.
Certain Jobs seem to get groups more often then others.
Death is auto EXP loss with chance of getting some back.
Auction house system is a pleaseure to work with.
NPCs sell cheaper then the Auction House, and people use this to advantage.
Party Dynamics: RDM, WHM, BLM, WAR or PLD, the last 2 depend on where your going.
Crafting skills are long, tedious, and dont pay off till later in the skill. You can innately craft anything you wish, but have a high chance of failure with things higher then your skill.


WoW:
Able to solo quite often except for certain quests.
Quests are extreamly rewarding, netting not only cash but experience points as well as items you just cant find anywhere else.
Monsters in each main area although may look the same, usually have a different color skin, and may be a different size as well.
Due to the medium amount of jobs, each jobs has same chance to get in a party.
Death only loses exp if you ressurect in the graveyard that your spirit goes to giving you the chance to run back to your body and bringing yourself back to life with half health and mana.
No auction house in Effect YET. one is being worked on according to rumors.
NPC vendors are vital for tradeskills and usually have some OK Equipment, however it is possible to find better.
Party Dynamics: Tank, Healer, the other 3 can be just about anything.
Crafting: only real grief comes from getting the materials. Your recipies are either bought or found, and you must have a certain skill level before even attempting to make the item (the recipie cannot be learned untill you get to XX skill after that, you can craft as many as you like). The only way to fail a craft is if you have your character walk over a bit, and no materials are lost.



More comparisons can be made if you give me a topic to compare.

Well, one thing's for certain... WoW did a better job of the dance emotes. Granted FFXI didn't even put them in... Aside from taru emotes. The Night Elf Male is friggin hilarious.