Final Fantasy XIV Hot Takes

[Conundrum]

The level of fan service is crazy. I've said this before in other threads, but I hope if ever there is another FF MMO, it tries to create and maintain its own identity vs. using past FF titles as a crutch. Then you have cross-overs which are shoe-horned into the game and get full raid series (looking at you, Nier). Makes no sense.

I know that there are FF staples that are generally found in most of their games, Chocobos, airships, Cid, Moogles, job types, certain mobs, etc, but XIV has gone far past the usual items.

I honestly don't mind the temporary crossovers, they can be fun. But they leave in the end.

But you did use a key word...CRUTCH. it's like they are terrified to do original content. I mean when they announced the EW alliance raids were going to actually be original it was a big deal and selling point to them. ORIGINAL should be the norm, not the notable exception.

[Remish]

I honestly don't mind the temporary crossovers, they can be fun. But they leave in the end.

But you did use a key word...CRUTCH. it's like they are terrified to do original content. I mean when they announced the EW alliance raids were going to actually be original it was a big deal and selling point to them. ORIGINAL should be the norm, not the notable exception.

It has been stated several times over that FFXIV is an FF theme park MMO. It has also been stated that it is the center of the FF universe. They aren't terrified. Being an FF reference playground IS and has always been FFXIV's identity.

[Conundrum]

It has been stated several times over that FFXIV is an FF theme park MMO. It has also been stated that it is the center of the FF universe. They aren't terrified, being an FF reference playground IS FFXIV's identity. It's always been intended that way.

Doesn't make it less of a terrible and unimaginative design philosophy...in fact it makes it worse.

But the fanboys love it.

[Remish]

Doesn't make it less of a terrible and unimaginative design philosophy...in fact it makes it worse.

But the fanboys love it.

You're entitled to your opinion but the games sales and population strongly suggest otherwise. Something about their design philosophy is working wither you agree with it or not.

[Conundrum]

You're entitled to your opinion but the games sales and population strongly suggest otherwise. Something about their design philosophy is working wither you agree with it or not.

cheap fan service appeals to simple minds. For reference see all the gushing over EWs weak story.

[Remish]

cheap fan service appeals to simple minds. For reference see all the gushing over EWs weak story.

Cheap fanservice is also what made this game bloom. Take it or leave it. It is what it is.

[Raoabolic]

Cheap fanservice is also what made this game bloom. Take it or leave it. It is what it is.

I don't remember them overdoing the fanservice during HW. That came later during SB. :^)

[Conundrum]

Cheap fanservice is also what made this game bloom. Take it or leave it. It is what it is.

LOL

You think the games sudden growth spurt was because FF franchise fans suddenly discovered it 10 years after the fact?

But I'm finished arguing with you...since it's obvious you're the type I'm talking about.

[MilkieTea]

cheap fan service appeals to simple minds. For reference see all the gushing over EWs weak story.

EW was an amazing story and I've played no other FF game.