Good riddance of Tanaka, worst producer and game creator ever. FFXI is eleven times better now that he is gone, Matsui did in one year what Tanaka would have done in 3 years. The difference is beyond massive. FF14 is bazilion times better - Yoshi did way better job, not perfect, but far far better than what Tanaka ever did. You want "old school punishing" game, go play Dark Souls series. The majority of people here just want log and play ride the theme park attraction, in and out, instant gratification. I believe the world has changed a tiny bit in the last 14 years, so get with the program