Stuck in a rut?

[Laguna]

Now im pretty certain everyone who plays this game has hit a point where a break is needed. Where exp looks like a form of torture, and the end game seems too samey. How do you all get out of such a rut?

Im in one right now. With my current character I've reached level 52 as paladin. Everything looks like a horrible idea. I even tried going back to Valkurm to liven things up. Right now I just find myself logging in, and then logging out again. I think its because I've already seen levels 50-60 through with another character, and this time Im not so excited about it.

I remember when I hit my level 30 rut, I used to go on fun adventures with a friend. Between us we could barely get through an advanced job quest, but we unlocked them all. Heh, certainly gave me time away from exp.

So what works for the rest of you?

[Mirage]

I've reached that point now, and I'm level 30. I haven't played in half a year. I do plan on reaching 70+ though. Eventually.

[Rostum]

Yeah, I'm 75 and doing end-game stuff. I'm just bored of it, nothing seems that fun at the moment. So I'm taking a break to play other games, go out and do things, especially with my g/f coming to visit soon.

[Yeargdribble]

I almost quit a long time ago. I just gradually played less and less. I was frustrated with some things and just put it down. The only reason I came back is the result of some prodding from my wife (who I'd gotten addicted before it 'quit'). I'm really glad she got me back in it. There are definitely times when nothing seems interesting. That's usually a good time play some other (offline) games and just try out some other things.

However, try not to let yourself give up. While it may feel odd to return after a long absesnce (I usually took 1-2 months off at a time) you eventually get back into the swing and will most likely really enjoy it again and want to do a lot of stuff.

[No.78]

You could craft, take up another job, do missions, go exploring? Assuming there are places you haven't been to yet... Or do some fancy quest.

[GOD GUNDAM]

Buy the expansion packs would be a good idea to fuel your interest into the game!

[Laguna]

Heh, I actually got out of my rut today in the silliest way. I logged in quickly to help a friend, they had a party member down in valkurm and Im the helpful sort. So, I walk to Valkurm, raise their party member, stand around for a little bit and make sure nothing evil eats them. What's this? A /tell? A party? Wow, and to think I didnt even have my flag up. An hour and a half later and im level 53. Nothing to snap you out of a rut like sweet sweet success.

[Markus. D]

they have that new expansion Aht Urghan, you should try it (I am yet to)

[Laguna]

My biggest issue with the expansions is getting started. Most people are so far in now, and without a linkshell its difficult to organise anything like that. Not to mention the fact I have to have reached around level 60 before most things are even an option :p

[Germ Hamee]

I recently recovered from a long, long rut. My linkshell died, I didn't know anyone who could help me with missions, I wasn't prepared to level up and didn't have the money for new scrolls or armor, and REALLY didn't want to go farming. So I dropped the game for like... three or four months.

The only way I rekindled my interest was by making out a plan, and sticking to it... made a new linkshell, and brought most of the old members back with some new people. Farmed like a mad man and went back into EXP parties with a bunch of close friends. It worked. I'm reobsessed.

[Yeargdribble]

You can catch up in Aht Urghan pretty fast. All of the missions up to a certain point are just cutscenes so you don't have to have a group for them. You really won't be left behind as they haven't really released the bulk of what they are planning yet.

[Rostum]

You could craft, take up another job, do missions, go exploring? Assuming there are places you haven't been to yet... Or do some fancy quest.

Trust me, when you're burnt out on a game, especially when you've been playing for nearly three years, nothing seems fun.


Buy the expansion packs would be a good idea to fuel your interest into the game!

Done, haven't finished them fully (and the missions are incomplete for the newest expansion). Still bored. =P

[runouni k master]

just dont play it for a cupel of weeks it be fun agin after that

[Del Murder]

I think I'm in a level 10 rut. I had so much fun soloing and doing quests that I'm not sure if I won't be disappointed with playing with strangers in a party for the next few weeks.

[Laguna]

All I'd say to that is don't judge all parties by the standards of the ones you find in valkurm ><

[Markus. D]

>_> I think I am the only one that has played FFXI and has marked Valkrum a faveorite locale.

>_>

[Laguna]

Heh, valkurm varies really. Sometimes I've got lucky and caught 5 other people who are all levelling jobs, but when you start having to explain why war/whm is not good in an exp party, or what provoke does, it begins to get a little annoying. Im not adverse to helping new players, but when I want to exp effectively it can be a real pain.

[No.78]

I've totally given up on being nice to people in the dunes.
"USE PROVOKE"
"Huh!?"
"-_-"

[Miriel]

If more experienced people could advise newbies and help them out rather than simply ignoring them or berating them for sucking, maybe the dunes wouldn't be such a bad place.

[Laguna]

It's very difficult to offer advice to people who arent willing to listen.

[Miriel]

That's true but I think it's pretty 50/50 with newbies. Some are willing to learn, others are stubborn and ignorant. It's always worth it to try and figure out which newbie is which and help out the ones who are willing to listen. They'll remember you afterward. I know I remembered all the people who helped me out in the beginning when I didn't know what macros were or how to get off a chocobo.

[Del Murder]

Well in one day I already experienced the good and the bad. The good was fun though, so I guess that's enough to keep me happy.

[Yeargdribble]

I was so afraid of grouping when I started. I solo'd subless BLM to 13 in Ronfaure. I do remember however, that my first real PT was very exciting. It was amazing how a good groups supports each other.

[Laguna]

Yeah, I remember a lot of good dunes parties. The real sad thing now is that a lot of the people I've helped seem to have disappeared. It's a pity really, a lot of them were starting to get really good.

[chionos]

It's hard to get bored in an hnmls w/ events/nm's to kill every other second, but even constant excitement gets old sometimes.
So I always have an offline game to fall back on, sometimes 2-3, when I don't have time for ffxi or RL's gotten me too tired to deal w/ an xp pt. Right now it's FFVI. Usually what happens is I get playing FFVI and something reminds me of FFXI, and the vanadiel vigor is restored