FF14's new roguelike mode's leaderboards were accidentally encouraging players to min-max all the fun out of it, so it'll be 'postponing the start of Crucible Rankings'
Looks like changes are in the Crucible of the Unbroken's future.
Square Enix has decided to postpone the start of the Crucible Rankings for Final Fantasy 14's new Beastmaster mode due to concerns about players min-maxing and ruining the fun. The controversy arose because players were trying to get Tourmaline Golem Mounts by essentially ignoring the fun elements of the mode. This led to a situation where the scoring system itself was causing frustration, as players had to engage in min-maxing to meet the high bar set by the leaderboard.
Square Enix acknowledged that the conditions under which the leaderboard operates have led to numerous issues, making it difficult to fairly assess the balance of the job and its mechanics. The developer plans to address these problems and reconsider the way the reward is tied to leaderboard placement, with the aim of promoting a more enjoyable experience for all players.
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