FF XI vs. World of warcraft

[strider7]

if you ever played WoW what whod you compare bitwin the two games

[DMKA]

Well, I prefer certain aspects of both games, but I definitely think FFXI is the better game.

[Markus. D]

Guild Wars.

[Lionx]

Both are certainetly different games, targeted at different people. The reason why i feel more people say WoW is better is because its more casual and you can log in whenever you feel like and do something. I however find it boring as i seen many people say alot of the things are too damn easy to do, and FFXI doesnt reward laziness at all. FFXI is much more hardcore and more deep than WoW IMO, and requires much more teamwork and strategy to get the things done, and hence much more reward factor. Its also not centered on PvP and is much more on interaction between others and you.

[Yeargdribble]

I've not played WoW but have a great number of friends who do or did. Most of them if they had previously been FFXI fans said they LOVED WoW... then about 3 months later they had 1 or 2 jobs at 60 and came back to FFXI saying that WoW was too easy.

Apparently WoW definately caters to the casual player like lionx said. It's more user-friendly in that way. FFXI is a hard game to just start up and get going especially without friends. But it seems like there is more long lasting content in FFXI to make it worth coming back to repeatedly.

[Miriel]

I've played WoW. I couldn't stand it.

I love FFXI.

[Rostum]

I played WoW for a fair few months, I thought it was pretty good. But I still love FFXI more.

[Vaprice]

WoW get's boring because it's just too easy to do things. Leveling wise, party wise, money wise, etc...

FFXI I like more... why? I have my reasons. xD

[strider7]

i like FF XI more becaus there are more helpfull players there
not like those rude jerks from Monster Hunter there all sellfich.
and WoW players dont like to joke around muth but there ok

[Markus. D]

WoW (my current Experience).

pros:
the music is nice and enjoyable, calm if you must say.
The Scenery is wonderful and you feel like you are writing your own story.
You face consequences for your actions.
its fun exploring the world abd learning the Lore of WoW.
The Talent trees allow vary varied builds.
showing off to newbies is fun :)
oh and the travel... its awe inspiring.
and :O you can swim in the waaaateeeerrrrrrr

cons:
the first and foremost worst one.... Humans, heavy % of the community is horrible, they start at the most ugliest of places.
the armour, ugh! most of it fuuuuuugllllly.
Imbalances in classes.
... hmmm, I like pointless lvl grinding,..... so thats not a con.


i will post the pros and cons of my FFXI experience.


ps: Ive voiced my experience, dont flame me and say more cons, cause I just havent found them yet....

[Suikojowy]

I prefer WoW to FFXI. I just like the world, races and community of the game a lot more than FFXI's.

It kind of pisses me off that you have to be a certain job/subjob/race combo in FFXI or idiotic players would think you're gimped and rarely party with you. Of course, these people aren't really worth playing with anyway but it can be quite frustrating.

WoW's a lot easier for me to just login and play. Levelling doesn't feel like as much of a chore and quests can be both fun and rewarding.


That's not to say that FFXI doesn't have it's plus points, but I still prefer WoW. I play both anyway ;)

[escobert]

Guild Wars.
<3

[Lionx]

the music is nice and enjoyable, calm if you must say.

I just got Tavanian Safehold access..the music and sight its much more beautiful than anything else i seen in FFXI...the original FFXI was kinda lackluster(releasted in 2002 anyway..) but COP is definetly the best, and the lore is more fun to learn there too.

[Yeargdribble]

Haha... no music embodies calm more than the music in Lufaise Meadows... it's gorgeous and puts you in a different mood altogether. Grats on Safehold access and good luck with the Minotaur Lionx ^^

[Ouch!]

It kind of pisses me off that you have to be a certain job/subjob/race combo in FFXI or idiotic players would think you're gimped and rarely party with you.
Race isn't much of an issue if you have the right equipment to correct your shortcomings. Good equipment can easily bring you up to par with the other races.

The reason people go for the certain cookie-cutter job combinations is because some are simply more effective than others. Compared to WHM/BLM or WHM/SMN, WHM/RDM is gimped, WHM/WAR even more so. In a party you're expected to perform to the best of your ability for the benefit of everyone in your party. Certain things are unacceptable. If you want to be different and potentially less effective, save your unorthodox job combinations for soloing. Believing that doesn't make anyone an idiot.

That aside, I've never been able to stand WoW for more than a few minutes. I have never played the game, but I certainly have no desire to. I've watched my friend play for maybe twenty minutes and I felt no attraction to the game whatsoever. Everyone, even my friends who play WoW, admits that it is an easy MMORPG and very casual.

As far as I'm concerned, the fact that WoW is casual and FFXI isn't makes comparing the game like comparing--please forgive the cliche--apples to oranges. All other differences aside from maybe community (and I hear the WoW community is horrible from many people, but that could just be certain servers) sprout from that single difference.

The only thing that WoW's got over FFXI is a lack of economical problems based on gilsellers like we have in FFXI. It's beginning to become more of a pain recently, but I'm confident that Square Enix has some plans up their sleeves as to how they're going to correct the problem.

[Lionx]

Well only reason i can see WHM/RDM is on certain specific mobs that require you to use Dispel over and over that your RDM or BRD cant handle...otherwise i agree yes.

The reason why FFXI has "Economy Problems" is that all the l33t gear in WoW is epic gear thats quested through instances, and that its ALL you need..the rest arent even comparable. Or something like that, FFXI doesnt have all the rare/ex gear be the bestest of the best, hence why there seems to be trouble.

[Vaprice]

Going from FFXI to WoW was a nice experience because FFXI is much harder than WoW. The only thing that I can say about wow is that it has a wonderful soundtrack. Graphics however I didn't like. The only thing I didn't like about WoW was it's community; most of them when you tried to ask something thought you were the biggest dumb buttocks in the world.

Now Guild Wars has both amazing graphics and music.

[Suikojowy]

I'm aware of the argument that Equipment can make up for race. However, if a taru blm were to have the same equipment as a galka blm the Taru would still be a lot better (considering the players are of somewhat equal skill).

I know that certain combos are wanted for effectiveness, but it's a shame that people are prevented from playing the combos they want out of fear of being gimped and not wanted in a party. My friend wanted to be a hume Smn/Blm (Rydia fan), but of course that would mean nobody would party with her and she would often face being ridiculed by other players.

I personally didn't mind parting with "gimped" characters, although they rarely did come along. I'd prefer people to have fun with the combo they wanted rather than choose a certain combo for effectiveness.

[Markus. D]

I guess they both suck then -_-"


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[Lionx]

I'm aware of the argument that Equipment can make up for race. However, if a taru blm were to have the same equipment as a galka blm the Taru would still be a lot better (considering the players are of somewhat equal skill).

Untrue, the difference is there, but its very slim and not really cared for. A BLM is a BLM, and can do awesome damage either way, Galka or Taru can easily break 1K and 1200 is not going to matter a whole bunch from a 1275 damage. Same thing for say a PLD, Taru is not ineffective as a tank, its just a different style of tanking(and PLDs depending on race is played and geared very VERY differently which affects party play alot for better or worst). An Elvaan THF will do less damage per Sneak Attack and Trick Attack however their STR bonuses can make up a little bit in between with Damage over time. So the real difference is...MP and HP end-game, and well theres lots of gear to help with that and no one is going be a bitch and not invite a Galka BLM or WHM. The only thing stopping me is bad experience with a player, OR good experience with another player that i am familiar with.


I know that certain combos are wanted for effectiveness, but it's a shame that people are prevented from playing the combos they want out of fear of being gimped and not wanted in a party. My friend wanted to be a hume Smn/Blm (Rydia fan), but of course that would mean nobody would party with her and she would often face being ridiculed by other players.

While it is somewhat the community's fault for certain aspects, theres also logic. With the way its designed would YOU want a SMN that can only do blood pacts for 1 minute and can throw resisted black magic in between that wastes MP? No right? Ridicule maybe some, but more likely most will try to help you out, then its up to you whether or not you deserve ridicule. There ARE ways to get odd combinations like NIN/BLM post 51 with Elemental Staves to work out, but you have to prove to the community its worthwhile. But seriously, what can a SMN/BLM do..? Not alot, and its in the party leader's best judgement for their party to invite someone. To invite someone that has a wierd combination that doesnt work out is just hurting you and 5 other people(the person included with odd combination that doesnt work out like WAR/SMN).

That being said, there are differnet subs that work, MNK/WHM chi blasting for MND stat, or DRK/NIN with Kraken/BloodWeapon/Souleater dmg on HNM, or SAM/RNG Ballista. Its not as limited as one would think.


I personally didn't mind parting with "gimped" characters, although they rarely did come along. I'd prefer people to have fun with the combo they wanted rather than choose a certain combo for effectiveness.

Until you exp on Tigers or something like Torama and no one bothered to sub WHM so Paralyze and Silence screw you over because no other WHM was seeking..>_>

[Suikojowy]

There's a still a difference, more damage and it can be casted more frequently. I'm sure if there was one spot left and both a Galka whm and a Taru whm wanted to join your party (equal skill), more people would choose the Taru. I wouldn't even put it past some players to kick a Galka whm out of the party in favour of a Taru.

I'm very aware of how combos such as that are ineffective, but I just dislike that the game makes them ineffective in the first place. I would've wanted a system that gives certain combination certain bonuses or something that would stop things from being useless, but that won't be happening.

I like the idea of a job/subjob system to allow more freedom, but while a lot of combos (and races) might still work there will still be another combo that is much more prefered in a party.

[Lionx]

If it really matters so much about the difference lets also NOT invite a Hume BLM because they also cant cast as much or as damaging. Or lets not invite Hume AT ALL since they excel at nothing. >_> No one really cares these days...and i wont necessarily invite one or the others. Galka BLM or WHM tend to need more skill to play...they sometimes perform better than a nukehappy Taru one. Assuming theres equal skill theres also my mood depending on it...sometimes i invite DRG because people think its so crap, and i invite them because of that(i dont think they are crap).

That and theres no way to know skill unless you party with them...as long as one is good i am more likely to stick with that one. Jerks might kick out, but thats only jerks and they are in every MMO. I wouldnt dare kick anyone out as long as they are doing a decent job.

Well there ARE alot of bonuses...alot of your subjob abilities of geared right ARE very powerful. In fact it was so powerful they had to nerf certain things like Souleater or Meditate because otherwise its just TOO powerful...given the choices you have, i feel its VERY powerful as it is...any more might cause job imbalances and SE is all about balancing unlike WoW from what i see.

And again Race is not an issue anymore..people are beyond that stage...you will see a huge chunk of Galkan Mages out there these days and most are in a party. As well as Taru Melee...i know i will invite that Taru DRG again because he performed well. If you go to ffxionline i am pretty sure everyone will be telling you to not care, because you cant change your race...and pick the one you like best.

[Suikojowy]

If it really matters so much about the difference lets also NOT invite a Hume BLM because they also cant cast as much or as damaging. Or lets not invite Hume AT ALL since they excel at nothing. >_> No one really cares these days...and i wont necessarily invite one or the others. Galka BLM or WHM tend to need more skill to play...they sometimes perform better than a nukehappy Taru one. Assuming theres equal skill theres also my mood depending on it...sometimes i invite DRG because people think its so crap, and i invite them because of that(i dont think they are crap).

Well that's good on you, but i've come along a lot of players that are actually that close minded. As for the human thing, i'm not saying that nobody will invite someone based on race alone, but if a player is of similar skill and equipment then race would be a big deciding factor. As you've said, the race thing isn't that big of a deal since people can still get parties, i'm more upset about the combos.


That and theres no way to know skill unless you party with them...as long as one is good i am more likely to stick with that one. Jerks might kick out, but thats only jerks and they are in every MMO. I wouldnt dare kick anyone out as long as they are doing a decent job.

I know. I'm just saying to assume they're of equal skill for the sake of argument.
Yeah they're jerks, but i've met a lot more jerks in FFXI than I have in WoW (which in all honesty, I haven't come across more than a few times). That experience doesn't really seem to be shared however.


Well there ARE alot of bonuses...alot of your subjob abilities of geared right ARE very powerful. In fact it was so powerful they had to nerf certain things like Souleater or Meditate because otherwise its just TOO powerful...given the choices you have, i feel its VERY powerful as it is...any more might cause job imbalances and SE is all about balancing unlike WoW from what i see.

I'm not saying to further buff the more solid combos, but the useless combo thing still annoys me. I appreciate your ability to see the plus sides of certain combinations but as i've already mentioned, i've come accross a lot of close minded players that still feel only 2 or 3 subs (at the very most) for a job are acceptable. Maybe things are a lot better in your server, but in certain FFXI forums and guides (to be fair, some are dated) the attitude seems to be the same.
That's not to say that I haven't met any other players such as yourself, but there are a lot of people like that.

[Lionx]

Well that's good on you, but i've come along a lot of players that are actually that close minded. As for the human thing, i'm not saying that nobody will invite someone based on race alone, but if a player is of similar skill and equipment then race would be a big deciding factor. As you've said, the race thing isn't that big of a deal since people can still get parties, i'm more upset about the combos.

You know i know this might sound wierd but i dont even pay attention..i just look at job/combo and name...then i find out "Oh he is galka..cool" >_> I really dont pay attention...thats just me though.


I know. I'm just saying to assume they're of equal skill for the sake of argument.
Yeah they're jerks, but i've met a lot more jerks in FFXI than I have in WoW (which in all honesty, I haven't come across more than a few times). That experience doesn't really seem to be shared however.

Yeah it could be your server..but i read more FFXI > WoW stories than not and its kinda hard to say otherwise..=/


I'm not saying to further buff the more solid combos, but the useless combo thing still annoys me. I appreciate your ability to see the plus sides of certain combinations but as i've already mentioned, i've come accross a lot of close minded players that still feel only 2 or 3 subs (at the very most) for a job are acceptable. Maybe things are a lot better in your server, but in certain FFXI forums and guides (to be fair, some are dated) the attitude seems to be the same.
That's not to say that I haven't met any other players such as yourself, but there are a lot of people like that.

I agree pretty much with this. I agree also that sometimes certain subs should be alot stronger at times, but somehow i feel a WAR/SMN should NEVER work xDDD...its just not good in that sense. But i like to think that, if you are doing an odd combo, and you prove that it works alot of the situations(or certain ones), welcome aboard to another viable option for us to choose from. DRG/WHM..so uber at certain places..

[Amundusias]

Well Final Fantasy XI is more fun, vut the economy is dreadful. WoW, is more casual, and the grind is scary, and much more crowed in Ogrimmar(very much so) and Guild wars is free to play......for a MMO Harcore fan, I suppose FFXI

[Slicksword45]

IMO i like WOW more :p

[~SapphireStar~]

Ive got both and WoW gets my vote hands down. I enjoy it much more then I did with FF11. 11 annoyed me cause levelling up took forever and I didnt feel comfortable in its enviroment.

[Misfit]

if you ever played WoW what whod you compare bitwin the two games
I played both.

I played FFXI first, I <3 FFXI of course 'cause I <3 all the Final Fantasy series. ^__^ I like the tough missions and tough quests that SE gives you in FFXI. I freakin' love a challenge! The leveling is fun, too, 'cause I like working with others... I get so bored if I'm by myself. (except if you get in a bad party >.<) Then I got bored with FFXI and tried WoW...

WoW is really awesome, I love the PvP and the easy leveling, and the neat quests, too. I also loved the thousand emotes it has 'cause if you're simple minded like me, that will keep you entertained forever. :3 Also, the graphics weren't that bad in WoW. I found some pretty amazing places in there. But more than anything else, I was obsessed with PvP. >:]

Then I quit WoW and went back to FFXI where I'm having tons of fun again. I'm on a leveling role right now, have lots of friends that's helping me with AF and missions and stuff, and it's great to finally be at a level where I can help lots of people, too. ^^ I might go back to WoW later, but not 'till ALOT later. *nods*

[Carl the Llama]

Well here goes... I'v been playing WoW recently, I got it about 2 months ago and have been playing it since and yes it is easyer to play then FFXI but in some cases (as is the such with me) I prefer a challenge, in my opinion if FFXI had the graphics of WoW id be as happy as a puppy who found a bone, yes I do prefer the graphics of WoW as in FFXI its all to real (cmon ask yourself which you would rather have graphics from FFVIII or FFIX I bet 9 times out of 10 it would be FFIX) and also when you start the game instead of fighting puny rabbits or hares you get to fight Wolfs which is another benifit of WoW, that aside I will be returning to Vana'diel as of tomorow becasue every time I play WoW I find myself getting board easyly and the monsters are to easy to kill I took my character to level 30 with blacksmithing to 225 (max of 300) in such a short time and since the new patch was relesed iv been getting loads of money (such as mineing copper bars which sell for 4 gold a stack) back when I started playing I was buying copper bars at 90 silver a stack so the economy has been all messed up so IMO both have merits and cons but FFXI has grabbed my attention and it wont let go.

[Lionx]

Um FFXI is very anime-ish, their eyes are very anime and some of the emotions of Humes and other races are very anime. Tarutaru and Mithra especially, and alot of Emotes mimic that.

[Carl the Llama]

Um FFXI is very anime-ish, their eyes are very anime and some of the emotions of Humes and other races are very anime. Tarutaru and Mithra especially, and alot of Emotes mimic that.
im sorry but I disagree, take for instance when you first walk into Stormwind from the Elwynn forest side you are taken away by the scale of the city and the towering statue's, also that while FFXI does have a few entertaining emotes they in no way compare to WoW's emotes take for instance in WoW's if you type /silly your character will come out with an amuseing joke (and yes also he talks so you dont have to read the joke), the guild system I find is much better for recruiting as you dont have to go to the person to give them somthing, so that is also a lot easyer and hassle free. Also the griffons while you cant control them you can use them from a very eirly stage in the game (even at level 1 if you have the route open) tell me this when you walk into Sandy for the first time do you think, wow this place is breath takeing, while the answer may be yes for some of you but not all, I for one am one of the later people where as the first time you walk into Stormwind (and i have asked people this on WoW) 9 of 10 say the scenery is superb. While you may think I am championing WoW here I am not, graphics are nice but they in no way make a game, I prefer FFXI because of the gameplay and that is that.

[Lionx]

Well obviously you cant compare a game that was released in 2002, that and you havent seen some of the breathtaking areas yet at all in COP.

They IMO blow out WoW, but thats me.

Some of the cutscenes are also very anime-ish, but if i say it, its going to be very spoiler..>_>; The rest of your post i cannot seem to find any relevance to what you quoted.

[Markus. D]

Anime-ish or anime-esc is say... R.O perhaps, due to the type of sprite toonish art.


FFXI takes a more realistic approach, lets just call it it's fastasy genre shall we?

[a nirvana fan]

World Of Warcraft..should'nt you have made a poll on this?

[Xalioniaf]

Quoting a friend of mine who played FFXI, then went to WoW, then EQ2...then back to FFXI...


FFXI feels more party-oriented than WoW. Also, the hair looks better in FFXI than in WoW. Wavy...hair...waving in the wind....*blank stare*

[Fayts]

Both are certainetly different games, targeted at different people. The reason why i feel more people say WoW is better is because its more casual and you can log in whenever you feel like and do something. I however find it boring as i seen many people say alot of the things are too damn easy to do, and FFXI doesnt reward laziness at all. FFXI is much more hardcore and more deep than WoW IMO, and requires much more teamwork and strategy to get the things done, and hence much more reward factor. Its also not centered on PvP and is much more on interaction between others and you.

very very true i like ff11 a lot better then wow for that reason

[~SapphireStar~]

WoW, I enjoyed it so much more.