Final Fantasy XIV doesn't actually have that good of a story

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There, you already have problem from the first sentence. FF14 has one of the best stories in the MMORPG franchise. There, I fixed it for you. Needless to say, the rest of your points have became irrelevant.

This is false. Multiple outlets have claimed that FF14 has one of the best stories in the franchise.

For example:

https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/final...rs-best-story/

https://www.dualshockers.com/final-f...fantasy-story/

https://www.fanbyte.com/reviews/with...ch%205.3%20isn