The Ancients still deserved better, after everything

[OhNooo]

These are pretty much my sentiments exactly. Unfortunately, the end result is that I no longer care to invest in the story going forward. Every character I actually liked is dead and the way they ended the 10 year arc is beyond disappointing for me. Yes, it's their story and they ended things the way they wanted, but frankly it felt like an insult to my intelligence. Any future stories they have planned that would involve a "conflict of interest" is not something I trust them to resolve in a manner that will satisfy me. I was so vehemently against even my own character's actions throughout most of the msq...I've come to realize that I don't want to roleplay in this type of game. I'm better off in a game where my choices matter. So I no longer intend to follow the story in ffxiv.

But yeah, you're definitely not alone in what you're feeling. It does help to get all of your frustrations out and know that you're not going crazy, especially in the midst of so many positive reviews.

[SentioftheHoukai]

These are pretty much my sentiments exactly. Unfortunately, the end result is that I no longer care to invest in the story going forward. Every character I actually liked is dead and the way they ended the 10 year arc is beyond disappointing for me. Yes, it's their story and they ended things the way they wanted, but frankly it felt like an insult to my intelligence. Any future stories they have planned that would involve a "conflict of interest" is not something I trust them to resolve in a manner that will satisfy me. I was so vehemently against even my own character's actions throughout most of the msq...I've come to realize that I don't want to roleplay in this type of game. I'm better off in a game where my choices matter. So I no longer intend to follow the story in ffxiv.

But yeah, you're definitely not alone in what you're feeling. It does help to get all of your frustrations out and know that you're not going crazy, especially in the midst of so many positive reviews.

I get that. I mean putting aside all the constant gaslighting and toxic positivity trying to shame you, any sane person would wonder if they are the ones that are wrong for not liking even individual aspects of a story when all you ever see is constant praise. I suppose I'm fortunate that I found y'all. I don't know that I'd survive in here without a few allies, it's likely all that's keeping me here.