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FFXIV Patch 7.1: New Raids, Quests, and Trials – Full Details
Final Fantasy XIV online recently saw the release of its major Dawntrail expansion, but players won’t have to wait long for more content. Despite Dawntrail receiving praise for its combat and gameplay mechanics, some fans have expressed concerns over the new storytelling approach, which focuses on more self-contained narratives with less emphasis on the protagonist. However, the upcoming Patch 7.1 will continue to build on this new style, introducing a range of fresh quests, raids, and trials for players to dive into.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers
Tarkov’s Event Oversight is Obnoxious
(Intro) One of the many ways Tarkov can have some life given back to it is whenever BSG decides to add in-game events to spice up the currently gameplay loop. Something as simple as having bosses spawn more or all on a single map is an extremely effective way to bring back players to the game and also get people playing on a certain location or spot on a map. Sometimes less is more and the boss events are some of my favorites. But BSG over the years have been experimenting with lots of different styles of events with lots of mixed results. Some interesting, some that had a solid foundation but needed some ironing out, and others that are just plain bad. No matter what the event might be, it has become an unfortunate habit of needed to be adjusted by BSG at some point for one reason or another. It’s rare they release something and don’t need to touch it because it just works as intended out of the gate. They’ve done so many events overtime that it’s tough to remember the really bad ones as examples. But this recent cultist event was somewhere in the middle. But regardless of which event we talked about, they all have some semblance of oversight from BSG that really prevents any of them from being engaging experiences for players. So, let’s talk about how BSG somehow keeps screwing up events in some regard and the things they can take into consideration for future ones that will hopefully make them more enjoyable to play and even more memorable by the community.
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
October Video Gaming News. AI-Generated.
October has been an exciting month for video game releases, with a mix of highly anticipated titles and surprise hits across multiple platforms. Here’s a look at the major gaming news for October 2024, including some of the most exciting releases from the past month and what you can look forward to in the next 30 days.
By Yellieabout a year ago in Gamers
Why "Fester" and "Energy Drain" Feel Out of Place for Summoner in FFXIV – A Call to Refocus on Summons
As someone who's played Final Fantasy XIV in the past back in 2020, with Paladin (PLD) and Summoner (SMN) already leveled, I’ve recently started a new journey as an Arcanist, now at level 21. While leveling, I’ve found myself reflecting on how the Summoner job has evolved—and not necessarily for the better. Abilities like Fester and Energy Drain seem to push the Summoner away from its core identity of summoning powerful primal forces, reducing the job to more of a caster with a pet rather than a true master of these legendary beings.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers
Why Summoner in Final Fantasy XIV Online Feels Like a Watered-Down Version of Its Former Glory
As someone who’s played Summoner (SMN) in previous Final Fantasy games, stepping into the role of an Arcanist transitioning into Summoner in Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) has been a surprisingly lackluster experience. The class doesn’t feel like the powerhouse summoning job I remember from earlier Final Fantasy titles. In older iterations, Summoners were not just DPS machines, but masters of summoning iconic, awe-inspiring beings like Ifrit, Titan, Leviathan, and Bahamut to decimate enemies and command the battlefield. FFXIV's version? It feels more like a series of pretty animations with none of the satisfying depth or strategic weight behind them.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers
Is Arena More Fun to Play Than Tarkov?
(Intro) Tarkov is a difficult game to quantify into being called fun. If you’re an outsider who doesn’t play the game looking at what’s happening, the immersive world, accurate portrayal of weapons and attachments, and the risk factor of losing gear when you die, you might be intrigued by what you see. And then you open the game up for the first time and there is so much going on you quickly become overwhelmed and regret buying the game. But if you’re lucky and have someone around who can assist with getting you started, you might get lucky and get the Tarkov bug and just become absolutely consumed by the game. It’s happened so many times with so many different people, it could be studied as a phenomenon. But, as someone who has been playing for so long, that magic does go away after some time. The game is still great; but the spark and initial curiosity that led you to buy the game is lost because everything about the game becomes about the numbers. Late game Tarkov is especially impacted by this, because as a wipe cycle goes on, the number of people still playing goes down. It’s no surprise that people tend to enjoy early game Tarkov more, for its frenetic and scrappy gameplay. However, with the introduction of Arena and its existence in the Tarkov ecosystem, a question popped into my head. Do players prefer or enjoy playing Arena more, or do they enjoy Tarkov more, specifically the late game?
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
Patch 7.1 Brings Soloing Enhancements: The Future of Duty Support in Final Fantasy XIV
The upcoming Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.1, titled “Crossroads,” is set to introduce several new features aimed at solo players, including updates to the Duty Support system. This system allows players to complete story dungeons with NPC allies instead of relying on other players. During a recent broadcast, Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida confirmed that additional dungeons, such as Halatali, outside the main scenario will also be included in the Duty Support system.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers
Final Fantasy XIV Online 7.1 Update: Long-Awaited Feature Finally Arrives!
If you’ve played Final Fantasy XIV Online for any amount of time, you’re likely all too familiar with the Crystal Alliance raid series — and by too familiar, I mean you’ve spent tens if not hundreds of hours doing those three raids. The age-old frustration of doing Duty Roulettes for experience and, once again, getting dropped into Labyrinth of the Ancients or World of Darkness. Luckily, you’ll have some way to use all that experience very soon, as Final Fantasy XIV Online’s 7.1 update will bring a much-requested feature: alliance raids with increased difficulty.
By Final Fantasy Onlineabout a year ago in Gamers
Exploring Gaming Philosophy: The Intersection of Play, Ethics, and Player Agency.
• Introduction: The Rise of Gaming Philosophy Over the past few decades, video games have evolved from simple pixelated pastimes to immersive, complex worlds filled with rich narratives, moral dilemmas, and intricate systems. Gaming is no longer just an outlet for entertainment—it has grown into a cultural, social, and intellectual phenomenon. With this rise comes the need for deeper conversations about the underlying meanings, implications, and philosophical questions that gaming presents. This is where gaming philosophy comes into play.
By Azenciabout a year ago in Gamers
Arena's Least Played Map is.... and Why?
(Intro) If you had to guess what the least played map in Tarkov’s arena mode was, which map would you say it was? Spoiler alert: it’s Sawmill. It’s always been Sawmill. Ever since we got the first version of the game available to the public. This map, while interesting in its own unique ways, doesn’t really jive with the purpose of arena existing. It meets somewhere in the middle between a small battle arena, and a chunk of a normal Tarkov map ripped out of the game. Because technically, it kind of is. It’s a chunk of Woods taken and modified to be an arena map. Which isn’t a bad thing, the concept and execution are both solid. But when you are at the map selection screen, you are most likely not selecting Sawmill to be in your map rotation. So why? What’s the reason(s) that people don’t play this map? Is it bad? Does it not make sense to be in arena? And can you even play the map this deep into arena’s life?
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
Tarkov Just Integrated Marathon into the Normal Game
(Intro) With the rollout of patch 0.15, one of the new mechanics that was added into the game was marathon mode; an interesting way to play Tarkov where the ability to travel to locations without going back to the stash is the main reason to try it. We don’t know how popular the mode was, or how many players interacted with it, but the few times I messed around with it, I found marathon mode to be an incredibly more interesting and immersive experience over the traditional Tarkov formula. It was a great shake-up to what we know; you had to think about so much more. Did you bring enough ammo to supply yourself for multiple maps? Do you have food and water in case you don’t find any? Is you armor going to withstand potentially multiple encounters with AI and other players? If you went into marathon mode, sure you could back out at any time and take a normal extract out, but many want to challenge themselves by either extracting from each map without dying, or starting with nothing and seeing how far you could take it. Overall, I would say the reception to the mode was positive, and the community generally welcomed the additional mode of play. What they’ve done recently in a smaller update, is remove the marathon mode, but inject it directly into the normal mode of Tarkov play. Now, anyone at any time can use the transit points to get from one map to another. And there’s more of them! But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. They made map to map travel actually possible in normal Tarkov, and I am very excited to start using it going forward.
By Jirasuabout a year ago in Gamers
XDefiant: Unleashing the Thrill of Limited-Time Modes. AI-Generated.
Hey there, fellow gamers! Today, I’m thrilled to share some exhilarating updates from the XDefiant team that promise to enhance our gaming experience and bring our community closer together. With the introduction of a brand new limited-time mode and an ongoing Double XP weekend, there’s never been a better time to dive into the action. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the game, these updates are designed to elevate your gameplay and keep you engaged. So let’s get into the details!
By Gameabout a year ago in Gamers