First I want to say that I'm not a game designer, this is just a long time FF14 fan opinion.
I also want to point out that, if you enjoy battlegrounds in FF14 or if you know the majority does like them, please, just ignore/downvote this post, because from what I see, most people don't like the current state of the PVP.
FF14 is a PVE focused MMO, and that's fine, I love it! However, I remember from the ARR days that the PVP looked a bit different from what it was today, and I actually think the changes are good! They feel a bit more streamlined so everyone can enjoy, the problem, however, in my opinion, is how the Battlegrounds are handled... it's just a chaotic mess.
I think there should be a mix of PVE and PVP on battlegrounds. People need to know what their main goal is, and how to achieve it. There is a Battleground with some PVE, but it's not enough (however, it was my favorite). FF14 battlegrounds should be based on a MOBA style game. Some people need to kill mobs, others need to go to bosses, and others need to go to PVP. Similar to alliance raids - Groups of 4 - A B C. If you are A, you know you need to fight for the mobs with and against other players. If you are B, you know you need to fight for bosses with and against other players and if you are C, you know you need to fight other players for points, maybe similar to an arena with some traps/events/items to use.
That way you give a much-needed objective to everyone, and fights will be much less chaotic since everyone knows what they need to do regardless of someone giving them direction.
However, this is not enough. With these changes, the PVP gear could serve more purpose than glamour. You can have specific stats for PVP, like before, but this time, you can have stats that make you take/do more damage to mobs, charge your limit break faster, get less damage from traps/events... etc. That with a progression system that lets you unlock a vanity item per season, like a pet or similar stuff. (not only for Feast players)
Currently, I see the PVP getting resources and people don't enjoy playing it. They do so just for daily roullette and ignore. I would not change the streamlined battle system, I think its good, but, I don't think it's being well used.
For me, it makes no sense to continue supporting something that the fans don't actively enjoy playing, and do so for basic daily rewards. FF14 solved so many issues I had with other MMOs, making this game the most fun I've ever had in an MMO... why not solve PVP issues too? Why not add a story-based tutorial for Battlegrounds.
Anyway, these are the thoughts of a fan and not a professional. Thanks for reading.
Continue reading...
I also want to point out that, if you enjoy battlegrounds in FF14 or if you know the majority does like them, please, just ignore/downvote this post, because from what I see, most people don't like the current state of the PVP.
FF14 is a PVE focused MMO, and that's fine, I love it! However, I remember from the ARR days that the PVP looked a bit different from what it was today, and I actually think the changes are good! They feel a bit more streamlined so everyone can enjoy, the problem, however, in my opinion, is how the Battlegrounds are handled... it's just a chaotic mess.
I think there should be a mix of PVE and PVP on battlegrounds. People need to know what their main goal is, and how to achieve it. There is a Battleground with some PVE, but it's not enough (however, it was my favorite). FF14 battlegrounds should be based on a MOBA style game. Some people need to kill mobs, others need to go to bosses, and others need to go to PVP. Similar to alliance raids - Groups of 4 - A B C. If you are A, you know you need to fight for the mobs with and against other players. If you are B, you know you need to fight for bosses with and against other players and if you are C, you know you need to fight other players for points, maybe similar to an arena with some traps/events/items to use.
That way you give a much-needed objective to everyone, and fights will be much less chaotic since everyone knows what they need to do regardless of someone giving them direction.
However, this is not enough. With these changes, the PVP gear could serve more purpose than glamour. You can have specific stats for PVP, like before, but this time, you can have stats that make you take/do more damage to mobs, charge your limit break faster, get less damage from traps/events... etc. That with a progression system that lets you unlock a vanity item per season, like a pet or similar stuff. (not only for Feast players)
Currently, I see the PVP getting resources and people don't enjoy playing it. They do so just for daily roullette and ignore. I would not change the streamlined battle system, I think its good, but, I don't think it's being well used.
For me, it makes no sense to continue supporting something that the fans don't actively enjoy playing, and do so for basic daily rewards. FF14 solved so many issues I had with other MMOs, making this game the most fun I've ever had in an MMO... why not solve PVP issues too? Why not add a story-based tutorial for Battlegrounds.
Anyway, these are the thoughts of a fan and not a professional. Thanks for reading.
Continue reading...