SE You may want to reconsider charging for this

[grandm]

In a way you are correct, however, I doubt many polished MMO's start off on the wrong foot these days as FFXIV has :/. The ones that seem to be popular with players are the ones with a way for an economy to start functioning properly and with ease, the ease of finding a group (or the ease of being able to solo if one wishes), content that can be done solo or in groups, group content...*someone please stop me if I am wrong or keep adding if you wish, I'm sure I'm missing/added something*

FFXIV just brought us a main story line, leves, and grinding upon release, they didn't even have side quests that could help add to lore, story, or w/e. That's just my observation :/ However, I'm hoping FFXIV will put it's big MMO pants on and join the major leagues eventually. I really enjoy the graphics...they are sooooo shiney O.O.

nothing this MMO is doing is the norm, how many MMOs have you heard of replacing servers or game engines while the players are still playing, at this point we are pioneers in MMO landscape

[Jennestia]

nothing this MMO is doing is the norm, how many MMOs have you heard of replacing servers or game engines while the players are still playing, at this point we are pioneers in MMO landscape

Depends on what you want to hear -- MMOs replace servers and server parts throughout it's life for various reasons, XI replaced them at least 3 times in it's 9+ year run, WoW used better blades etc.

XIV is actually the only MMO I recall that allows players to keep playing even while under an overhaul, most will shut off and sell their IP or just let it rot never to be heard from again -- This I think is the reason people get confused about certain things, like them removing skills is being viewed as a 'bad thing' when the game is being overhauled and made better.