Are you going to play Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail?

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Pikachuchupika
05/11/2024
11:53 AM
#1
I'm on the fence this time. Endwalker was amazing, but I don't really see much hype for this one this time.
s0nicfan
05/11/2024
11:55 AM
#2
Pikachuchupika posted...
I'm on the fence this time. Endwalker was amazing, but I don't really see much hype for this one this time.

I think I'm done after and walker, but mainly because it's such a good place to put the story down. I'm expecting Dawntrail to be a much smaller, character-driven story. They need to reset the stakes and if they want another Shadowbringer or endWalker they're going to need to put at least two expansions in between to give the story time to build.
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Wedge_Antilles
05/11/2024
12:00 PM
#3
As an FF9 fan, I'm super hyped for Dawntrail as it looks like it's going to be FF9 reference heavy.
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Hayame_Zero
05/11/2024
12:02 PM
#4
Yeah, I just don't know A. How caught up I'll be, or B. How hard into Elden Ring DLC I'll be
...I think I'm done here...
Pikachuchupika
05/11/2024
12:03 PM
#5
Wedge_Antilles posted...
As an FF9 fan, I'm super hyped for Dawntrail as it looks like it's going to be FF9 reference heavy.

Wait really? I love FF9, too. That Zidane minion pre-order looks cool as well...hmmmm
Karovorak
05/11/2024
12:11 PM
#6
With the exception of Stormblood and the Fandaniel part of endwalker, I think every add on was pretty awesome so far.

I have to admit that I don't like the beginning right of " hey, you are strong heroes, help be becoming ruler! " right but I'm sure it will be fine.

And after 4 add ons, with 3 wars and multiple apocalypses, it's fine to get the beach episode add on that starts a bit calmer.

Stakes will be high again soon enough.
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Wedge_Antilles
05/11/2024
12:15 PM
#7
Pikachuchupika posted...
Wait really? I love FF9, too. That Zidane minion pre-order looks cool as well...hmmmm

The new Viper job is basically just Zidane and one of the new areas is called Solution 9 which is one Zidane's Trance abilities. They're making it pretty clear that this expansion will have a lot of FF9 love.
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Pikachuchupika
05/11/2024
12:23 PM
#8
Wedge_Antilles posted...
The new Viper job is basically just Zidane and one of the new areas is called Solution 9 which is one Zidane's Trance abilities. They're making it pretty clear that this expansion will have a lot of FF9 love.

Hot diggity damn. I guess I'm on the Dawntrail train! You're not alone!
Pikachuchupika
05/11/2024
12:28 PM
#9
Maybe there will be more hype when we get nearer to launch? It's still two months away. The hoopla and hype when a new expansion launches is always exciting. And seeing all of the people play at once is fun.
Zikten
05/14/2024
12:41 AM
#10
Some people think this all is a hint to a FF9 remake
DarthAragorn
05/14/2024
11:07 PM
#11
Yes but I'm not that excited for the story. More interested in the two new classes, the graphics upgrade, and being able to do new content (trials and raids) as they release.
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Enclave
05/14/2024
11:08 PM
#12
Zikten posted...
Some people think this all is a hint to a FF9 remake

I don't know why, Endwalker wasn't a hint to a FFIV remake and Endwalker was all about FFIV references.
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KainWind
05/14/2024
11:10 PM
#13
Pikachuchupika posted...
but I don't really see much hype for this one this time.

Does this mean it won't take hours to log in this time?
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Back_Stabbath
05/14/2024
11:10 PM
#14
is it worth enduring the queues? the game has been gettings DDoS'd hard recently and I can only imagine it getting worse with returning players and the DDoSers wanting to hit them when it hurts
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DarthAragorn
05/14/2024
11:10 PM
#15
Back_Stabbath posted...
is it worth enduring the queues? the game has been gettings DDoS'd hard recently and I can only imagine it getting worse with returning players and the DDoSers wanting to hit them when it hurts
It was just one day. There's no queues currently.

Now when the expansion drops, who knows.
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Vyrulisse
05/15/2024
12:18 AM
#16
Yes.
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Key
05/15/2024
12:23 AM
#17
Yeah but way less than I played before. Ive done all I wanted to do when it comes to raiding achievements and I personally dont like the direction of end game content in the game. Moreover I feel that I have more productive things to do than raid all the time. That said lll probably still play the expansion casually to some degree.
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RetuenOfDevsman
05/15/2024
12:59 AM
#18
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SSJKirby
05/15/2024
01:01 AM
#19
can't wait to fight the rtx 4090 in the raid series
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ShaheerRahman
05/15/2024
01:01 AM
#20
I played through all the FF expansions but I just dont have the time anymore to play through MMOs. Ill probably sit this one out
Rharyx211
05/15/2024
01:15 PM
#21
Of course.

Can't wait to see what this new story arc is about, and to finally head to the New World.
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DarthAragorn
05/15/2024
04:44 PM
#22
I would way rather have gone to Meracydia or the Thirteenth/World of Darkness for an expansion because this seems just TOO low stakes and fillery on the surface. Sure it'll still be good, just a giant change in pace and tone from what we've seen
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Irony
05/15/2024
04:45 PM
#23
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Enclave
05/15/2024
05:02 PM
#24
DarthAragorn posted...
I would way rather have gone to Meracydia or the Thirteenth/World of Darkness for an expansion because this seems just TOO low stakes and fillery on the surface. Sure it'll still be good, just a giant change in pace and tone from what we've seen

I suspect they're going to use the 13th as the new Eureka/Bozja type zone.
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Dalthine
05/15/2024
05:17 PM
#25
If they'll fix their fucking payment processing issues so I can use my debit card, then I plan to play it, yes.
Zikten
05/15/2024
05:50 PM
#26
Dalthine posted...
If they'll fix their fucking payment processing issues so I can use my debit card, then I plan to play it, yes.
I removed my card just in case. I heard you might get banned if your card doesn't work

I bought a time card instead
Irony
05/15/2024
05:53 PM
#27
I've never heard of that
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05/15/2024
03:03 PM
#28
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Dalthine
05/15/2024
07:36 PM
#29
Zikten posted...
I removed my card just in case. I heard you might get banned if your card doesn't work

I bought a time card instead
I removed mine too, and it wouldn't have been accepted when it tried to renew anyway so it's not like I would've gotten anything by putting it back on. But until they fix the problem I can't even re-add it.

I just keep getting this anytime I try: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/a105cd02.png
Zikten
05/15/2024
07:39 PM
#30
Dalthine posted...
I removed mine too, and it wouldn't have been accepted when it tried to renew anyway so it's not like I would've gotten anything by putting it back on. But until they fix the problem I can't even re-add it.

I just keep getting this anytime I try: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/a105cd02.png
I think I read that if you get that message after removing and trying to re-add, it means it wouldn't have renewed if you had left it alone. So you did the right thing
Hexenherz
05/15/2024
07:40 PM
#31
I never even finished ARR. I loved the setting, I loved the characters and the visuals and exploring, but damn the story was just so dry, I really couldn't keep up with it even because there'd be some major climactic moment and then the next two quests would be doing menial odd jobs at a tavern.
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Zikten
05/15/2024
07:50 PM
#32
Hexenherz posted...
I never even finished ARR. I loved the setting, I loved the characters and the visuals and exploring, but damn the story was just so dry, I really couldn't keep up with it even because there'd be some major climactic moment and then the next two quests would be doing menial odd jobs at a tavern.
Supposedly the story is incredible in Shadowbringers and Endwalker
Hexenherz
05/15/2024
07:57 PM
#33
I have heard that, but I've also heard it takes 100 hours to complete ARR and I don't have that kind of commitment :(
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Rharyx211
05/16/2024
12:53 PM
#34
Hexenherz posted...
I have heard that, but I've also heard it takes 100 hours to complete ARR and I don't have that kind of commitment :(
That's only if you do more than the MSQ. Each expansion can be done in like 40ish hours like a regular RPG otherwise.
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Pikachuchupika
05/16/2024
12:58 PM
#35
Don't play it like it's some kind of job. Play it like a video game and take your time and enjoy it. It's an amazing journey of a video game. The story and characters are unforgettable.
Hayame_Zero
05/16/2024
01:01 PM
#36
Honestly, what kept me going through ARR was the Gold Saucer. That was the content I was looking forward to doing while I did MSQ on the side. Things got better on Heavensward.
...I think I'm done here...
Sir_Will
05/16/2024
01:09 PM
#37
Already pre-ordered.
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Dalthine
05/16/2024
02:01 PM
#38
ARR is slow as balls. Post-ARR and before HW (patch content) is even worse until the last little bit, even with how it was cut down. Low level job kits also don't often feel very good.

It picks up after that but it's a massive ask to sit through to get to that point, and if you're in it for the story you kind of need to. I don't blame people for shrugging it off.
Rharyx211
05/16/2024
02:44 PM
#39
The post-ARR quests that were cut will always make me sad, cuz it included the Sylph stuff which was like the first time the Scions ever felt like real characters. That entire section was super fun.
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DarthAragorn
05/16/2024
04:39 PM
#40
The story isn't really that slow outside of ARR. Just don't do the absolute garbage sidequests. They're not worth it for entertainment purposes or for in game reward purposes.
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sauceje
05/16/2024
04:43 PM
#41
Yeah I'll play it on launch/early access
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Hayame_Zero
05/16/2024
05:07 PM
#42
DarthAragorn posted...
The story isn't really that slow outside of ARR. Just don't do the absolute garbage sidequests. They're not worth it for entertainment purposes or for in game reward purposes.
The only one that stands out besides the Manderville questline is the guy in Heavensward who's chocobo was missing, and it's unforgettable because of how depressing it is.
...I think I'm done here...
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