Gameplay Idea: Camping

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I created a post in Reddit a few weeks back but didn't gain much traction. I figure I can post in the forums too. Original post here.

ZeplaHQ released a video "How is FFXIV's OPEN WORLD?"

She talks about what we can do to liven up the open world & urged us to think of ideas. I had a small idea & it grew as I listened on. As stated in the title, it's Camping!

Inspired by Zepla & FFXV Noctis & the boys

CAMPING!

Activities

• Form a party
  
• Pick a scenic spot (points awarded)
  
• Set up camp, camp fire, seats, food.
  
• Gather, fish or hunt nearby for food (points awarded)
  
• Craft food & consume (points awarded)
  
• Take GPose photos (points awarded)
  
• Participate in FATES in the area (points awarded)
  
• Log off in the camp for small buffs the next time you log in
  
• Camp tent will be visible after you log off & will be gone after the camping trip ends. (Maybe have an FC flag at the side of the camp area because why not?)
  
• Buffs (below) will be awarded after certain hours logged out in camp

Rewards

• Extended hours of current best food buffs (good for raiders)
  
• Small additional tomestones earned from Roulette (good for casuals)
  
• Small additional gil earned for a period of time (good for everyone)
  
• Small additional exp earned for a period of time (good for alts or newbies)
  
• Whatever extra currencies, mounts, minions they might wanna throw in
  
• Clear a slot for Wondrous Tails or earn Second Chances
  
• Note that this is not meant to be a grind. Maybe something you can do once a week with friends for a little something extra
  
• For added complexity
  
• Certain weather conditions / locations / time of day may give more rewards.
  
• Preparation of camping gears may give extra points
  
• Have a theme each week like Fashion Report where we have to guess the best site to camp.
  
• Maybe certain FATES, Fish, gathering items can only spawn during camping trips.

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