Did patch 1.18 make the game more appealing to new customers and potential customers?

[LuxLex]

It just make FFXI fanboys get excite

attract to new players? NO

No way. I love XI.

a) the boards there are actually civil and you can talk about things you would like changed without people hurling insults at you

b) the game has been moving in the exact polar opposite of this one - towards more flexibility in party set ups and greater ability to solo (if you want) partying made way more fun, painless exp (even outside of abyssea), more balancing of classes (vs the nerf bat), mages getting to actually have fun instead of sitting around waiting for mp

c) SO MUCH CONTENT! SO MANY GEAR OPTIONS! COOL LOOKING STUFF!

I'm sorry, but this game is like the polar opposite of the XI of today. So, if it is appealing to "XI fanboys" it is only to those who haven't played the game in at least two years/those who think masochism is the epitome of fun

[Malakhim]

...a) the boards there are actually civil and you can talk about things you would like changed without people hurling insults at you...

Now I haven't been to the FFXI boards, but I know that this is impossible on the internet.

[LuxLex]

Now I haven't been to the FFXI boards, but I know that this is impossible on the internet.

Well, there are a few people who don't understand civility, but after this snake pit everything looks civil. Rate up for you sir, for the excellent logic, however.

[Wynn]

Now I haven't been to the FFXI boards, but I know that this is impossible on the internet.

It is certainly false, anyone who goes to the FFXI boards can tell you that it is more of the same over there too.