actually i love the long travels in FFXI, gives it a realistic feel of exploration. the problem is you have to travel far to see the little things appealing to, and the surroundings around the little thing is just empty....

and SE has implemented alot of new features to FFIX  which balance out the game time to get straight to the point such as level sync  and field books. and about the jobs they changed that too, you just need one tank and combination of 2 half healers or 1 full healer and the rest of the squad could be any job. <--- the issue is if the players are good at playing or combinations of jobs in the squad to make the fighting processes faster (sounds typical to all MMO's).

really wat makes a MMO game enjoying is getting things done while you level solo and party (both), not how soon can we hit max level and try to keep up.

Originally posted by swalker23

Originally posted by Kushiel666

Originally posted by wrongfeifong

"Just curious, so far they stated this is going to be another "group" based game."

 

First off, I thought they said they were going to try to make it a bit more solo friendly.

Secondly, I would most definitely play it if it continued along the trend of FFXI and being more group centric.  I would even go so far to say that I would prefer it to be; though, I will be playing it either way.

 

same here

http://www.finalfantasy14-online.com/forum/question-and-answer.php
 

Q: What’s the appeal of FFXIV?
A: I would say that the key word for FFXIV is “growth.” We’ve already done the job system in XI, so this time we’re looking at new and interesting concepts for character growth. We hope you like it!: FFXI was built firmly on the premise of the party system, but FFXIV will try to be more supportive of solo play and any of the other varied things that users would like to do.

yeah they did.....either way it should be a solid game 

To answer the question posed in the title, I for one HOPE it is all party based like FFXI, that was one of the things I loved. 

I think you have been misinformed. 

I'd go as far to say I WON'T play it if soloing is too easy and preferable to grouping.

I don't mind there being one or two solo classes, like beast master.  But they have to actually work to get decent exp.

I actually like WoW, but if FFXIV turns into a WoW2 I won't play it because it will completely ruin the whole concept and theme of Final Fantasy.

Originally posted by wrongfeifong

Just curious, so far they stated this is going to be another "group" based game.

So i assume it will be similar to FFXI, where support job will never be soloable. While Damager class have limit solo potential.

Much like most FFXI class, solo is possible, but it will be at a very slow rate compare to party.

 

Will you play this?

Sorry to say,but he design of FFXIV means there is no way the game can be anything like FFXI.

One thing about FFXI,was the LS structure was brutal,the majority were just LS hopping looking for help rather than sticking around and offering help.This game seems to be leasing a lot more towards the guild structure,how wel lthey implement it ,is yet to be seen,but  i think the leader will play too large a role.The whole purpose of a LS/guild is the group collective,not the leader.I noticed in the information so far,it shows the leader will be the one handing out witch Guildleves you do,i don't like that idea at all.