That would be copium. There are many games, where the content itself provides intrinsic value. GW2 is a perfect example. The way the open world is incorporated into the gameplay and gives reason to go out there is 100x better than what FF14 provides.
Am playing both at the moment, and in all honesty, IMO this is not the case at all. FF 14 offers a lot for open world. Loads.

Velnora: lets assume for a moment we run into each other and you want to "socialise". What would we discuss? Im genuinely curious.