Massively: "For those of us at Massively that own Final Fantasy XI it's been a little while since we sat down and played the game. This newest version update, however, is causing us to consider a return. Our biggest gripe with Final Fantasy XI was that while grouping was a lot of fun, it was also ridiculously hard to find one. So with that in mind, the three biggest pieces of this update are Level Sync, removal of level restrictions for gear and reduction of the experience curve. Level Sync allows a party leader to bring any higher-level players within the party down to their level. It will essentially allow any low-level players to group with high levels, which is a big win for everyone, unless you really don't want to play lower-level content again -- even with your friends.
Square-Enix is making it easier to not only find groups but also to level up into the end-game content, of which there is a ton. Our only worry is whether or not higher level players will really feel like playing in the lowbie zones again, even if it does mean they get to play with friends. Regardless of our worries, this is really a change that should have come a couple years ago, but we're happy to finally see it regardless. We've posted the all-important leveling tweaks after the break."
damn it
i was debating canceling my account
i've quit ffxi 3 times and have come back, this time they are trying to get me before i quit again..
sounds good
Ha this is perfect timing really. I just started up BST finally and now the ep and dc have more exp all the better :) Plus a buddy of mine still has his account with a 75 bst he can party up with me!
be in the Xbox360 and PS2 channels, but no worries.
I just started a few months ago and its a pain to find all the right people for the party. If people are 3 lvls higher than you than the xp sucks.
The game still owns. ffxi > WOW
When I saw it, I thought about turning my account back on. Got a taru on Alexander that's in the 50s on like 3 jobs. Think I might turn it back on Friday.
Damn you SE, it's like a bad relationship...just when I quit you, you keep dollin' yourself up and shaking that body in my face >.<