This patch dropped the ball hard

[ZemusM]

It's just, how do you argue with someone who has only ever been taught via previous games that harder raids always mean higher iLvL and that is the only legit way to get better gear?

We understand your argument. The problem is that will NEVER change in an MMO of this type. FFXIV is already the most casual friendly MMO I have seen in years allowing everyone wether they only have 1hr a day or 10hrs a day progress at the same speed. If you can only spare an hour or 2 you can still raid in FFXIV and that is a massive change to the MMO system and why XIV has been a massive success!

I get you both are not into standard MMO mechanics but you ARE playing the wrong game. Being a final fantasy single player fan is irrellivent. Im a massive fan of those games too but they are totally different genres. You are looking for an MMO that is 100% geared toward your style. Guild Wars 2 is your MMO, you will LOVE that game because of how its story and Living story seasons work and gear doesn't matter.

This MMO however is 100% different and simply not for you.