Naoki Yoshida interview @Gamescom

[FoxyAreku]

I can't think of any other MMO that I've played, where you can accurately predict almost everything that is going to be added in a content patch months or even years before the patch is even implemented. This is because of the pattern that FFXIV follows and that pattern is what people are getting tired of. Failing to understand that and failing to add new content that breaks the mold is what will cause the game to be crushed in the end.

I can guarantee you, that no one expected Diadem, Palace of the Dead, or the Feast to ever exist months/years ago.

You're exaggerating.

Materia - dead outside of raiding and crafting/gathering.

Not really for or against your argument, but I do want to say this is a hilarious statement.

"Dead outside of 80% of the endgame." XD