I too found these events pretty disappointing. The Lightning crossover was awesome. They put a lot of work into it, it was really cool to see her in game, along with a number of FFXIII enemies. And the rewards, while low level were perfectly fitting and functional.

These two new ones are not so cool. While I did play FFXI years ago, I honestly don't know anything about Shantotto. For what I played of it, she was never a part of my grind adventure. Not a significant character the way lightning is.

As for the other event... I have never played the dragon quest games, so I honestly don't know what the puff is wrong with dragon quest. This event was neither fun nor funny. It was just... I don't know what it was supposed to be. I think I am actually less inclined to play a dragon quest game now.