Quote Originally Posted by Jennestia View Post
Pretty much, since according to many, FFXI is the devil which is why Tanaka originally tried to make XIV as different from XI (or any FF) as possible, this includes not making "AF gear" and even then, under the original system people would be able to wear 'BLM AF' as a Maurader -- You'd have no benefit but you'd be able to wear it.
*sigh*

No, that's not right at all. I have a quote from your own site that contradicts this.

Q4: Will the artifact story line quests return for each class from FFXI? If not, will similar quest lines carry on a system of “right of passage” such as limit break quests?

A: Character development along the lines of the Armoury system and skill levels will incorporate familiar concepts from FFXI as well as entirely new elements.
Follow-Up Answers from the interview with FFXIV Producer Hiromichi Tanaka (Oct. 5, 2009)

Questions were asked by Zyuu and answered by Hiromichi Tanaka.