Say what you like about FFXI, once you entered that instance that you spent hours of grinding to get a key for, everyone in that instance was damn well going to try to complete it, come hell or high water. That kind of dedication is very hard to find in FFXIV, and not just in Duty Finder. The next time you get frustrated because a member drops out of a fight prematurely - well, this is an alternative.

I actually find it kind of hilarious, the immediate and vehement resistance my post made. I wasn't even suggesting it be done, just that it was one possible interpretation of what Luvbunny had written. Given the treatment SE has given crafting, gathering, and the relic weapons, though, I would not be at all surprised to see instances and popped NMs that require rare or grindy trigger items appear in the not-too-distant future.

As a FFXI vet, the easy access in this game to, well, everything, was a breath of fresh air. Well, it seems that the vacation is ending. That said, I enjoyed FFXI, and if FFXIV slips back into the hardcore grind, it won't bother me much.