Reading all the responses it seems like Ivalice was a bit divisive in terms of storyline.

Thanks to everyone for the extra background to this story. Although yes i still feel it is the weakest of the 24 man raid series in terms of storyline.

I think i also found Ramza quite annoying throughout...

I am unfamiliar with nier automata so we’ll have to wait and see but i do yearn for maybe an original 24 man someday that can be unique to FFXIV.