Dear SE: We do not care if FFXIV is a MMO. We want it to be a Final Fantasy.

[Nuru]

I like the final fantasy atmopshere, but the atmosphere shouldn't determine the gameplay, which is the whole reason why I opt to play an MMO for. You can guarantee most would leave if this game became a classical FF with multiplayer option.

Okay, so who wants random encounter screen effects that teleport you to an isntance where you fight a mob? Raise your hands.

Sorry, but maybe that would be engaging for a handful of people, but I would hate that, speaking for myself. I would hate it so much I would troll this forum for the rest of my life.

This is an MMO first and foremost, just like most FF games are single-player games first and foremost.

I can agree with you about atmosphere should not determine the gameplay, and yes, people would leave if it ever came down to being a FF with Multiplayer option.

However, most of what is going on is just trying to change the atmosphere. Rather, we should be focusing on the core mechanics. The battle system has been addressed, but what else can we change to make this game more enjoyable? What would you like to be able to do (instead of just being able to see)? If you get what I mean.

Basically, when a newbie starts the game, I'd rather them be "Yes this is going to be a great Final Fantasy" rather than be introduced into a world and be like "wtf?" *Checks box Title* "...what game is this again..?"