FF14 is not made for hardcore players.

[linayar]

I would like to introduce you to one of those "Back in my days" in 2.5. Back then Steps of faith was pretty hard. You need full cooperation from all 8 team members to complete this trial to advance the story. In JP DCs we initially were having trouble but after a couple wipes and study we were able to clear with no issues in pug groups. But then I think a couple of NA/EU players started complaining here and it was nerfed and after the initial nerf people were still complaining too hard. So, yeah. JP DCs majority of us were able to clear relatively easy because we could make a macro and let people choose theirs roles to do cannons or activate the spear.

So then they do listen to the English community. (As I suspected, but I do wonder from time to time.) I guess it's just a matter of listening doesn't mean agreeing when people complain but SE doesn't follow suit, or there is complicating factor.

[Driavna]

So then they do listen to the English community. (As I suspected, but I do wonder from time to time.) I guess it's just a matter of listening doesn't mean agreeing when people complain but SE doesn't follow suit, or there is complicating factor.

Yes and no. Probably their internal stats about clear ratio was the reason behind nerfing that duty. In any case, Step of Faith pre-nerf wasn't hard, just required doing stuff outside your regular role.