mystery of the missing FFXI players

Shadowneko · 11-08-2006, 11:23 AM

Over the past couple of weeks I've seen knida...well alot of XPing players(and some otherwise) on my server go missing.(this is besides the usual long wait time for a lvl 41 summoner...my second job) I really don't think they quit, but I do wonder where they could have gone? Lower Jueno was even pretty empty...

I suspect it is becase FF12 just came out...what do you think?

neighbortaru · 11-08-2006, 11:41 AM

you're right, we're playing FF12

Mhurron · 11-08-2006, 12:01 PM

FFXII and lot's of people also stop leveling jobs at lvl37, which you pretty much just past. It seems to me that Lower Jeuno has been relatively empty since the release of ToAU actually.

eticket109 · 11-08-2006, 12:05 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if FFXII has a permanent impact to some degree. I would expect most of the players to come back in a few weeks but some might just stay away.

samarium · 11-08-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eticket109

I wouldn't be surprised if FFXII has a permanent impact to some degree. I would expect most of the players to come back in a few weeks but some might just stay away.

Some of 'em, maybe, but you can beat the game and complete all the side quests in like a week or two.

Personally, playing XII this last week has actually made me miss XI. I'm sure your stray sheep will wander back soon enough. =]

-sam

Legal Fish · 11-08-2006, 01:11 PM

XI is better than XII in my opinion.

Murphie · 11-08-2006, 01:21 PM

I'd expect so, being that XII is a static game with a finite ending and XI isn't. I'm still going to pick up a copy tho.

Antivomit · 11-08-2006, 01:23 PM

I don't like reg. games like that. I was never really a gamer until I discovered the joy of online games. And even more so when I found MMORPGs.

Murphie · 11-08-2006, 01:24 PM

With days like I've had recently, I'd prefer a few computerized NPC companions to some of the idiots who have invited me to PT.

Kadenmire · 11-08-2006, 01:56 PM

The out lands have been pretty empty lately. gets kinda lonely traveling now.

Aeni · 11-08-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphie

With days like I've had recently, I'd prefer a few computerized NPC companions to some of the idiots who have invited me to PT.

Amen. Hence Xenosaga Ep III for me. And HELLO FF12. What took thee so long?

Eohmer · 11-08-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Legal Fish

XI is better than XII in my opinion.

You really can NOT compare these two. Completely different games.

Dux · 11-09-2006, 01:32 AM

Phantasy Star Universe has also been released in the US very rescently. I know a number of people who have left to play this game as well.

Likibiki · 11-09-2006, 01:36 AM

What people I know are playing in the UK right now:

FF12 (well, more NA, but some have on import)
Disgaea 2
Pro Evo Soccer 6
Football Manager 2007
Bully/Caneas Cadem (depending on location)

And of course all the other games people pick up (I got Disgaea 1 and 2 myself this week)... Xmas rush, people may have more free time but they also have more games to play.

Peaks and troughs, mein freund. When choco racing comes out, expect people to flood back because there's no real point to breeding right now - although I'm not saying it's not fun because I love it - but lots of people I know don't "see the point in throwing gil at it".

Omgwtfbbqkitten · 11-09-2006, 08:54 AM

FFXII and PSU, in addition to other recent RPG releases is a leading factor in the missing players. Its the holiday shopping season and all the RPG big guns are out.

FFIII for DS hits next week, US and EU players never got that. But since its on DS that's just two Final Fantasy games I can play at once.

Btw

Quote:

XI is better than XII in my opinion.

The RMT aren't camping my mobs in FFXII.

11-08-2006, 11:23 AM	#1
Shadowneko Member Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winston,GA Posts: 691 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 45 Thanked 25x in 23 Posts My Mood:	mystery of the missing FFXI players Over the past couple of weeks I've seen knida...well alot of XPing players(and some otherwise) on my server go missing.(this is besides the usual long wait time for a lvl 41 summoner...my second job) I really don't think they quit, but I do wonder where they could have gone? Lower Jueno was even pretty empty... I suspect it is becase FF12 just came out...what do you think?

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Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: mystery of the missing FFXI players I'd expect so, being that XII is a static game with a finite ending and XI isn't. I'm still going to pick up a copy tho. __________________ Murphie.

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Antivomit Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 78 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Re: mystery of the missing FFXI players I don't like reg. games like that. I was never really a gamer until I discovered the joy of online games. And even more so when I found MMORPGs. __________________ Lowering Expectations Since Birth...

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Murphie Murphie Wings of Honor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murphie Posts: 8,193 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 531 Thanked 1,706x in 1,053 Posts	Re: mystery of the missing FFXI players With days like I've had recently, I'd prefer a few computerized NPC companions to some of the idiots who have invited me to PT. __________________ Murphie.

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Likibiki Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Derbyshire, England Posts: 106 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Re: mystery of the missing FFXI players What people I know are playing in the UK right now: FF12 (well, more NA, but some have on import) Disgaea 2 Pro Evo Soccer 6 Football Manager 2007 Bully/Caneas Cadem (depending on location) And of course all the other games people pick up (I got Disgaea 1 and 2 myself this week)... Xmas rush, people may have more free time but they also have more games to play. Peaks and troughs, mein freund. When choco racing comes out, expect people to flood back because there's no real point to breeding right now - although I'm not saying it's not fun because I love it - but lots of people I know don't "see the point in throwing gil at it". __________________ Likibiki ~ Crusher of Dreams 75 Summoner 58 White Mage Pandemonium Server

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