What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

[eticket109]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

I can't see these weapons coming to light if you're the only person out of this community who wants to see these weapons happen. While the new expansion pack annoys me a lot, they did add a lot of content that you don't seem to acknowledge.
I could suggest a bunch of things to SE, such as being able to fly an airship! While it sounds cool as hell, it's never, ever going to happen, and somehow, I don't think they're going to stop time to introduce chained maces for our viewing pleasure.
(darn PS2 users, holding us PC users back! :p )

yeah, I don't see any of those weapons being implemented. the only one of the group I could see people really supporting would be the weapon hybrids. however, with the current equipment and battle system, those would be nearly impossible to implement.

[Ziero]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

Actually Blu seems to be working well as a Mage/melee hybrid, and Mystic Knight would also fit well in accordance to what the OP suggested. They could have instant cast, timer based JAs which would drain some MP when used, similar to SMN's BP. We'll certainly see more jobs released in future expansions, regardless of how many prior ones we have. Just because they make new jobs doesn't mean the old ones won't be changed, and this expansion has clearly shown us that so far.

As for new weapon types, it's still highly possible, but unlikely. Warhammers could be an easy addition as could one handed sickles, and nunchucks would always be a cool addition. But rather then new weapon types I would prefer to see more variation in the dmg type of current weapons within each weapon class. For example, knuckles and cesti are obviously blunt weapons but why are claws, with obvious cutting edges, not considered slashing? And why are picks, with a single sharp spiked point, not considered piercing? If fleurets can be piercing while all other swords are slashing, why not extend that flexibility into other weapon classes?

[kiffkin]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

Warhammers already exist in game. although if you mean 2-handed hammers, that would be nifty.

In general, though, SE are adding new content. Fair enough, it might not be the new content some people have been hoping for, and some it of may be drug-enduced, but it is there.

[Ziero]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

Yeah, I mean 2 handed hammers. A War/Pld type thing with high Dmg, high Delay and blunt type bonus. No new stances or animations would be needed, though new WS would be great. Same thing with single handed sickles, they could be a Nin/Thf/Drk thing with decent Dmg and medium delay. Again no new animations other then WS would be needed. Now nunchucks on the other hand would need new animations, but they're still a cool idea.

As for new content, well SE has been doing great with that on their own. Only thing I could really think of would be a sort of 'battlefield' like event where a large group of PCs and an opposing force were set against each other in an open field type zone. There would be little forts that would need to be taken and defended and walls and such could be 'built' and would actually prevent movements for both forces. I always thought that would be a fun event, and the idea strikes me every time I pass through Sauromange, battalia and other such zones.

[Murphie]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

That idea sounds like it's taken almost word for word from WoW, Ziero.

[eticket109]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

I wouldn't expect too much more PvP content from SE outside of possible duels in the Colisseum once it's completed. SE has always focused on PvE content and Ballista and Brenner have dried up a lot lately.

[Susurrus]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

People who play FFXI don't play for PVP. Thus, PVP things in the game aren't very popular, so it is no surprise PVP additions will be very limited.

[Ziero]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

That idea sounds like it's taken almost word for word from WoW, Ziero.

Really O.o

I know nothin about WoW, have no interest in the game what so ever. The art style just turns me off way too much. The idea came to me when I was running through Xarcabard and noticed all the lil fort things with the Demon guards as you get near the castle. I always thought it would be cool if they, and other structures like them around Vana'Diel actually served a purpose other then looking good. The thought of a bunch a ranged attackers positioned on the towers while melee ground troops fended off waves of beastmen would certainly be fun imo. And unlike besieged the tables could be turned and players would be taking the towers and such. Plus such a large scale battle done in a much larger zone then Al Zabi(sp) would give it a much grander scale.

Or at least imo. >_>

[kiffkin]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

Xarcabard should be home to the World Snowball Fight Championship .

[Rostum]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

Xarcabard should be home to the World Snowball Fight Championship .

QFT.

[Treth]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

Xarcabard should be home to the World Snowball Fight Championship .

*chocoin across Rolandberry Fields, u come across a taru smn throwing pebbles*

u: wth r u doin?
smn: lvlin throwing for the next snowball tournament

i think thats a pvp that everyone could have fun with

[Ziero]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

Do we get extra points for pegging a skeley in the skull?

[klvino]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

Do we get extra points for pegging a skeley in the skull?

You nail a demon with a snowball and it's starts chasing you around Xarc like an old codger - "Those darn kids!!"

[Taskmage]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

I wasn't really paying attention to this thread, but lmao @ David the Gnome.

I dunno what the intent of the OP was after all this commentary, but I think they did a fine job with new content in ToAU. Sure, lamia and mermaids aren't exactly groundbreaking concepts in the world of fantasy, but their design is cool and they're way better than say HOBgoblins in CoP. Assault missions are a nice departure from BCNMs, besieged is completely new, and of course there are the new jobs, each of which has it's own new mechanic that is specific to them. Any of those, I think, adds more to the game than a new line of weaponskills or a new swing animation would.

[ikkleste]

Re: What would you think, if in an expansion, SE added NEW content

i think eventually we will see another PvP variant (and not just the collusium) the story cutscenes for Ballista and Brenner have clearly left it open for another (of Shantoto's devising) but i wouldn't count on it for a while yet, probably before a fourth expansion, as ToAU is winding down (kinda similar to how Brenner came out as CoP was winding down).