Lack of End Game Content

[Kaylessa]

OP has vehemently defended their strict definition of endgame as things that can ONLY be done once level 80 is achieved and only on that level 80 job.

Because that's what end game content is - content designed to be done once you've hit max level. Content designed to be done while leveling is leveling content, these can be done at end game but the rewards for doing so will be lackluster because it wasn't designed with that in mind. Content available throughout the game (like glamour) doesn't need a modifier - it's not end game content, it's just content.

And yes, FFXIV isn't strong at end game. Most of the activities people choose to do at end game is the same sort of stuff they did while leveling - fates, houses, roulettes, glamour. This isn't participating in end game content, it's just participating in the game's general content while at max level.

Some people will perceive this sort of game structure as a strength. There's more variety, it's more of a world to live in rather than a treadmill to grind. But some will want that extra bit of difficult content to look forward to at end game.