I am currently in the process of reinstalling XI after a long absence, and as this may take a while I was hoping some of you old veterans could answer some of my questions regarding the current incarnation of the game.
1. What are your go too XI resources?
I used to be quite reliant on FFXIclopedia, however it seems pretty outdated nowadays, with lots of dead links and blank pages. Are there any better maintained resources still around? Or is this just a sign of the times and XI's shrinking community?
2. Most populous servers?
I appreciate that the community is not what it once was, and as none of my original friends still play the game I figured it may be worth starting fresh on a new server. Are there still any servers still with decent size populations out there that are regarded as being more active than the others?
3. The Social Scene?
Alternatively are there any decent sized and active social Linkshells still around? Any recommendations? The whole end game/event linkshell scene is not something I can reliably commit too anymore.
4. Alter Ego's - Limitations?
The big difference between now, and back when I used to play is that I have many more commitments, and much less playing time. As such the Alter Ego's were a big selling point in coming back, as I will still (hopefully) be able to make progress and catch at my own pace, without having to rely too heavily on other players. I am curious however as to their limitations? I hear the AI can be a bit hit or miss, but what about restrictions? Are there any areas, missions, battlefields, events where they cannot be called?
5. The Auction House - Healthy or Stagnant?
I am curious as to how active the crafting scene and AH is nowadays? Will I struggle to re-equip my old jobs? Specifically my lower levelled ones? I think the last time I returned after a hiatus, I had to rely on conquest and campaign points to equip my lower levelled characters, I dont imagine things have gotten any better?
Thanks in advance, I am sure I will have more questions before I finish the download (My connection is awfully slow today, not the best way to return to an MMORPG!).
Edited, Aug 25th 2016 1:35pm by GenryuOfBahamut