FFXIV line of progression is vertical, ever increasing increments of powers as the time goes on.

FFXI line of progression was horizontal, multiple paths to attain power that all capped off at the same point.

It is two completely different styles of progression, for two completely different style of games. You're not going to be using that same relic for 9+ years like you wore those Leaping Lizzy boots.

FFXIV =/= FFXI 2: Electric Boogaloo

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