Square Enix blew it for some of us, but I'm still here...

[Strika23]

I must disagree with most of your points. I thought the start of Heavensward was a great way to ease us into the main story and Ishgard. I also like how SE is making us play through the story. They actually care about their lore and want people to experience it, rather then it being a novelty like in other MMO games. Frankly I never found FF11 to be that amazing when it came to story (Which was far too gated I thought anyway).

The one point I may slightly great with you is in regards to flying, but even then I am assuming flying will be of use for daily quests/future MSQ's. Even so, its nice to be give an actually reason to explore the game map now, which feels larger then ever before.

I was thinking the same thing. I don't see them making us do all that for nothing. To the OP and those who agree I say be patient, I'm sure future content will have a lot to do with flying.

[Tenku]

I was thinking the same thing. I don't see them making us do all that for nothing. Be patient, I'm sure future content will have a lot to do with flying.

But why do that and risk losing players? I keep pointing out first impressions. In today's society, people judge immediately in the opening moments. I'll find a way to love this game, but I wish I love it without having to try to love it.