A question for you all...

[sinjun]

Which game would I prefer? WoW or FFXI? Or another one entirely? In your opinion of course.

What are the pros and cons of each?

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[insaint.livejournal.com]

WoW!
Because it's possible to solo and play casually.
Because arwen77 and myself are playing.

As far as game content goes... I can't honestly speak for FFXI. I've never had the urge to play it because I know nothing about Final Fantasy. I do, however, know Warcraft. I suppose for you it's more of a random call.

As for another game entirely... Guild Wars looks interesting, but time will tell how that one turns out.

[proudsky.livejournal.com]

I have seen both in action, and both of course have pros and cons accordingly. Firstly, I will speak on WoW, from what I have personally seen. I have friends and family that play that game and the graphics look sound. The coding in it is very similiar to FF:XI and a few others from what I have been told, in that text colors, basic executables (macros and such), abilities, etc. What WoW has that is deffinatly a pro to someone who might not have friends on at the same time, is the ability to play solo. Also, again from what I have been told (correct me if Im wrong, Alery/Arwen), the side plot stories have some impact on the main storyline wherein it meshes rather well. Leveling seems to be easier as well.

Now, on something I am more aware of from a firsthand account. FF:XI is quite simply acclaimed to be the best storyline for an MMORPG available. Then again, Square Enix has always been one of the leaders in RP Games for the game consoles. The Missions track, which advances the player through the main storyline, is quite difficult however and really is for those who have advanced some in levels before trying. Square Enix wants the player to feel comfortable and get out of their Newbie stage before getting to the meat of the game. There are advanced Jobs that you can persue and quest for (IE: Paladin/Beastmaster/Dragoon/etc) and even a secret society that you can join through Invitation called the Tenshodo. Airships, Seafaring Ships, and Chocobos are modes of transportation that are available (after certain quests are completed) that opens up other parts of the world to you or you can simply run wherever you like and take in the spectacular scenery that Square Enix has put together. Skills (ie: cooking/leatherwork/goldsmithing/etc) are also available if you want to make your own enhancing foods or armor and weapons. The only con that I can come up with is that levels after 30 take time to advance (1 week and only two levels to show for it....though high levels on WoW are prolly similiar), and updates are dreadfully slow. Also the game is strongly encouraging towards joining parties to complete your agendas. That however can be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it. When I started, my breath was taken away by this game....and IMHO, its deffinatly worth the 29.99 for the game, if just to try it out for its 30 day trial period.

[proudsky.livejournal.com]

One more thing...

FF:XII hasnt come out yet. Might wanna edit your question ;)

[proudsky.livejournal.com]

Hmmm

Alright, I am gonna prolly shoot myself in the foot for saying this, but I want you to make the decision that would best suit you and your desires in an online game. With that being said, I should disclaimer my previous post with this:

I am an AVID Final Fantasy fan. When I say this, I mean I own EVERY game Squre Enix has made with that franchise. I own every movie, I own every strategy guide, I own a Final Fantasy Watch, my wallpaper on my home PC is Cloud from FF:VII - Advent Children. I am an avid fan.

I -love- this game, because it has the animation that I crave from square enix, and it has the storyline that every production SE makes has. Group of heroes fighting through personal loss and strife to save the world. Aeons (Summoner's guardians) are also a big part of the FF worlds, and is no exception to this one. Also, for the benifit of people like me, SE has kept big names like Cid in this game as they have in the past. Its just little things that tie all the games together, so its an added bonus to fans.

Final Fantasy is also not just Good VS Evil. The evil people arent cookie cutter evil. They are good as well. Even the monsters like the Goblins and Quadavs. The whole purpose of this game is to unite all races and genders. The story inevitably goes through troubles between kingdoms, and war and death are usually a result (Im almost to that part I think in the Storyline)....but the players and main characters get through it because they are united in their cause.

blah blah blah. Peace and Harmony. Take it as you will. The message has always spoken to me. The fact its riddled with dragons, swords, magic, and awesome looking armor helps a bit too ;)

[myrynvalona.livejournal.com]

Okay, I know what FFXI stands for, but what the heck is WoW?