4.25 and beyond

[Marcellus_Cassius]

Just know that if you want to go the route of "I'll only sub during an expansion drop", know that the option is there.
Use the Free Log In Campaigns that the game does every couple months (usually after major patches or big content... like this Eureka coming out).

You'll be able to play the MSQ and enjoy the game for a couple days for free. No hassle with gear or throwing yourself at the boredom wall.

I think we are here because we would like to not go that route.

[Voldemort]

I think we are here because we would like to not go that route.

I guess I'm one of those few who went with the "vote with your wallet" option and unsubbed. I only resubbed for the 3.3 patch drop and two months for Stormblood.... All else post 3.0 I've ridden the coat tails of the Free Log In Campaigns (with the exception of now, which my FC mates generously bought me a time card).

Prior to unsubbing, I had the same issues as had been addressed in this thread. Ilvl goalpost moving, cash shop exclusives, more and more content being gutted simply because SE can retain the playerbase with little backlash.
After riding so many Free Log In Campaigns, I've come to realize I have no issues with any of the above.
I've never missed any MSQ.
I've never had an issue with gear progression. Farm half a day getting the second highest tome gear (Creation Tomes currently) can meet the minimum ilvl for any content worth doing.
No longer have an issue with content drought. Play to my heart's content for a couple days and leave for a few months.
And I didn't pay a dime for it.

I think it's great that there are others that feel the same as me, that the game hasn't turned out how I wanted. But I voted with my wallet, and still retain the enjoyment I get out of the MSQ without paying for it.
And surely if others feel the same, know that the option is still there.

[Niroken]

I think it's great that there are others that feel the same as me, that the game hasn't turned out how I wanted. But I voted with my wallet, and still retain the enjoyment I get out of the MSQ without paying for it.
And surely if others feel the same, know that the option is still there.

Honestly I think it's more likely that if a lot of people started doing this, they would remove the Free Log-In Campaigns entirely and if necessary would make the game free to play as they already have another revenue system built in.