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Xyre wrote:
Well I am a huge traditionalist when it comes to gaming, however one thing that really drives me crazy is the idea of someone telling me "what is fun". I prefer FFA loot, because it adds to the excitement, however I completely disagree with forcing others into experiencing a mechanic that I deem to be fun, when it is so easy to implement a compromise. There is absolutely, zero, zilch, nada reason not to put in an option upon party creation that makes the group loot FFA or Designated. People who enjoy FFA can join FFA groups, people who enjoy Designated can join Designated groups.
Not giving that option is really the equivalent of saying "Well these players enjoying hardcore really enjoy it, so instead of having default league we are now forcing everyone into hardcore"
It really is that silly...and holding on to that tradition will always create controversy and a rift in the community...its not worth it, let people enjoy the loot thats dropping the way they want to enjoy it...
very well said. couldn't have said it better myself.
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Posted byakirra#2947on Jan 20, 2013, 12:44:00 PM
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Xyre wrote:
Well I am a huge traditionalist when it comes to gaming, however one thing that really drives me crazy is the idea of someone telling me "what is fun". I prefer FFA loot, because it adds to the excitement, however I completely disagree with forcing others into experiencing a mechanic that I deem to be fun, when it is so easy to implement a compromise. There is absolutely, zero, zilch, nada reason not to put in an option upon party creation that makes the group loot FFA or Designated. People who enjoy FFA can join FFA groups, people who enjoy Designated can join Designated groups.
Not giving that option is really the equivalent of saying "Well these players enjoying hardcore really enjoy it, so instead of having default league we are now forcing everyone into hardcore"
It really is that silly...and holding on to that tradition will always create controversy and a rift in the community...its not worth it, let people enjoy the loot thats dropping the way they want to enjoy it...
+1
If done right FFA will always have a role in the game just like hardcore will always have a role.
IGN: Wrathmar * Paulie * Client
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Posted bywrathmar#4456on Jan 20, 2013, 1:06:20 PM
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Xyre wrote:
Well I am a huge traditionalist when it comes to gaming, however one thing that really drives me crazy is the idea of someone telling me "what is fun". I prefer FFA loot, because it adds to the excitement, however I completely disagree with forcing others into experiencing a mechanic that I deem to be fun, when it is so easy to implement a compromise. There is absolutely, zero, zilch, nada reason not to put in an option upon party creation that makes the group loot FFA or Designated. People who enjoy FFA can join FFA groups, people who enjoy Designated can join Designated groups.
Not giving that option is really the equivalent of saying "Well these players enjoying hardcore really enjoy it, so instead of having default league we are now forcing everyone into hardcore"
It really is that silly...and holding on to that tradition will always create controversy and a rift in the community...its not worth it, let people enjoy the loot thats dropping the way they want to enjoy it...
+1
I just started playing PoE yesterday and just checked this thread now. But I'm totally with Xyre on this one. It can't be that hard to give players the choice for FFA or not. Personally, I hate FFA for all the reasons others have mentioned a hundered times over. But I respect that others like FFA. Just give us all the option of FFA or not....problem solved and community saved ;)
Last edited by GraveMatter#2376 on Jan 20, 2013, 1:31:52 PM
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Posted byGraveMatter#2376on Jan 20, 2013, 1:30:12 PM
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Xyre wrote:
Well I am a huge traditionalist when it comes to gaming, however one thing that really drives me crazy is the idea of someone telling me "what is fun". I prefer FFA loot, because it adds to the excitement, however I completely disagree with forcing others into experiencing a mechanic that I deem to be fun, when it is so easy to implement a compromise. There is absolutely, zero, zilch, nada reason not to put in an option upon party creation that makes the group loot FFA or Designated. People who enjoy FFA can join FFA groups, people who enjoy Designated can join Designated groups.
Not giving that option is really the equivalent of saying "Well these players enjoying hardcore really enjoy it, so instead of having default league we are now forcing everyone into hardcore"
It really is that silly...and holding on to that tradition will always create controversy and a rift in the community...its not worth it, let people enjoy the loot thats dropping the way they want to enjoy it...
Yes, it is that simple! Well said.
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Posted byMcHuberts#7978on Jan 20, 2013, 1:47:04 PM
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Xyre wrote:
Well I am a huge traditionalist when it comes to gaming, however one thing that really drives me crazy is the idea of someone telling me "what is fun". I prefer FFA loot, because it adds to the excitement, however I completely disagree with forcing others into experiencing a mechanic that I deem to be fun, when it is so easy to implement a compromise. There is absolutely, zero, zilch, nada reason not to put in an option upon party creation that makes the group loot FFA or Designated. People who enjoy FFA can join FFA groups, people who enjoy Designated can join Designated groups.
Not giving that option is really the equivalent of saying "Well these players enjoying hardcore really enjoy it, so instead of having default league we are now forcing everyone into hardcore"
It really is that silly...and holding on to that tradition will always create controversy and a rift in the community...its not worth it, let people enjoy the loot thats dropping the way they want to enjoy it...
This is me doing that thing where I quote someone because I agree 100% with what is said.
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Posted byArtheon#5201on Jan 20, 2013, 2:48:41 PM
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It's been said, but FFA loot, even in its current "compromised" state, will essentially ensure that I only play with friends--and RL friends at that. Otherwise, you and your party will always be at a disadvantage if you're preoccupied with worrying or infighting for loot. I understand that this is how ARPGs have traditionally handled loot, but to me this has never been an essential feature of the genre. This game give players so much variety in so many respects; why not extend that variety to players' options when it comes to looting in their party? Because as is, this approach might just nullify for many players an important and actual game feature-- the social tab.
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Posted byCarpface#6095on Jan 20, 2013, 5:45:48 PM
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Xyre wrote:
Well I am a huge traditionalist when it comes to gaming, however one thing that really drives me crazy is the idea of someone telling me "what is fun". I prefer FFA loot, because it adds to the excitement, however I completely disagree with forcing others into experiencing a mechanic that I deem to be fun, when it is so easy to implement a compromise. There is absolutely, zero, zilch, nada reason not to put in an option upon party creation that makes the group loot FFA or Designated. People who enjoy FFA can join FFA groups, people who enjoy Designated can join Designated groups.
Not giving that option is really the equivalent of saying "Well these players enjoying hardcore really enjoy it, so instead of having default league we are now forcing everyone into hardcore"
It really is that silly...and holding on to that tradition will always create controversy and a rift in the community...its not worth it, let people enjoy the loot thats dropping the way they want to enjoy it...
Exactimundo!
I'm not just joining the +1 party I promise. :D
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+1
In-Game-Name: Lezli
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Posted byLezli#6741on Jan 20, 2013, 10:17:36 PM
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Considering the horrendously large rift in the community about FFA, I see absolutely no reason why the party leader couldn't set the preference.
I however, don't care either way. I will not party with anyone I don't know and expect to get anything, therefore anything I do get, is completely more then I expected :D
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Posted byEpsiIon#3923on Jan 20, 2013, 10:20:13 PM
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FFA loot and the targeting system are the weakest points in this game.
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Posted byGFED#6351on Jan 20, 2013, 10:53:49 PM
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I'll probably never play in a party anyway, but +1 to having an option for the party leader.
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Posted byEpsilonWhale#3796on Jan 21, 2013, 1:50:35 AM
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