Heavensward Weekend

Heavensward Yay!!!

So this weekend was early access for Heavensward. You know hubby & I were all over it, starting Friday.

I must say, the new areas are expansive and beautiful. It's like a clear distinction between ARR & HW. They are like 2 different worlds. HW has 6 new areas, each massive. That is why we have the ability to fly.

The main story picks up from left off. It so far covers Ishgard issues and some ARR issues (that whole frame up issues). The new side quests and Beast Tribe stories are interesting. However, some of these side quests should be put under beast tribe quests and not just regular side quests.

So far, there's no grinding in the open. There are fates happening on a regular. We tried a few of them. There are hunt books (really don't know what else to call them, not really the S or A rank hunt stuff). We have tons of quests to do. There's no place that doesn't give you experience.

The only thing that's time consuming is looking for aether currents to fly. As of today, I only have 2 areas out of 6 where I can fly. They are not so easy to get. Sometimes a pain to get. But it is all a part of the fun.

We have also found sightseeing spots with our hunt and flying. I think we found 2 or 3. I haven't even touched those logs at all. They seem to be marking them now. So no guessing needed if you stumble upon them. You still may have to decipher the hint in the log otherwise. If you keep flying, you may find them.

I am really liking this new expansion. I'm having fun. So far I have completed 2 dungeons and 1 trial. First dungeon, Dusk Vigil, was a bit easy. Second dungeon, Sohm Al, was a bit hard but was able to complete on first time. Able to use mechanics learned from ARR that has been ingrained in me. The enemies in second dungeon had way too much HP tho. They didn't go down fast enough.

Dusk Vigil

Sohm Al

At end of day last night, hubby and I were level 54. We are not hardcore raiders who are level 60 already. We are enjoying the game and not skipping cut scenes. We also go to bed at decent hours. But we will be continuing our journey.

Here are some pics:

Twinsies

Look Ma, We're Flying

Beautiful Sunset - Sea of Clouds

Who did this to the poor dragon :(

Nooooooooooooo !

Now entering Jurassic World...

Until Next Time

Tomorrow Says Frog

Last night I logged off of XIV for the last time in ARR. It was a sad. Did I accomplish what needed to be done by time I signed off? I would say 75%. However the missing 25% includes content I'm really not interested in.

So what did I accomplish:
1. I finished main scenario quests of course.
2. I finshed Hildebrand quests
3. I completed all of my dungeons (includes hard mode)

What I have not accomplished:
1. Coil - haven't touched it. Not really interested.
2. Extreme Primals - will come back to pony farm them. (Gotta catch 'em all)
3. In middle of beast tribe quest for Amal'ja and Kobolds (only doing for the mounts and minions for now; you know I have to catch 'em all)
4. In middle of the post moogle quests.

#s 2 - 4 I can go back to later on.

When I log in on Friday, I will log into Heavensward. Ishgard here I come. I'm a bit aprehensive about it. It's a whole new world with new gameplay. Sometimes change is scary, but we have to overcome the scary to reap great rewards.

My plans for Heavensward:
1. Level Bard to 60
2. Complete Main Scenario quests (I am really interested in the story. I want to know what happened to Yda, Y'shtola and the rest of the scions.)
3. Look and hope for to do more Hildebrand quests (SE hasn't said there were new ones, but I'm hoping there are some.)

After these goals, I probably will go back to complete ARR content. I know I'll probably (operative word there) work on the new relic.

Ishgard be very warned, Tiger is coming....


Until next time...

Woo Hoo!

Look out Ishgard!!!! Tiger Kaosu will be there to wreck shit!!



BTW this is my second email.

The countdown begins.......

I Lose At ARR Bingo

So this Bingo card is on Reddit for FFXIV. So I decided to see where I fall. I lose. I am too casual to actually get Bingo.

Reasons I fail:
1. Have not done Extreme Primals yet & Slepnir should be counted as a pony.
2. Didn't get a Zeta weapon - waiting to do Level 60 Relic
3. I don't want to alter my character or clothes so no fantasia & glamour for me.
4. I am not a serious Raider, the tower is serious enough for me.I'm not so interested in Binding Coil.
5. I am not leveling all jobs & craft jobs to 50. I will try Summoner next. Then I may try to complete Dragoon.

My choices may change in time. But I thought this Bingo was cute enough to try.