XIV needs to be it's own thing. Attempting to be like other MMO's just proves a lack of identity. Content that gets easier to the point you can throw away your defensive skills once higher gear is acquired just sounds like a problem IMO. You claim MMO's are to rely on others, to be a helpful community yet all the gear acquired is untradable on acquisition akin to a solo game experience. Not much of an MMO I'm afraid. What kind of MMO puts such tight limits to the point we can't help out others in the community?