Quote Originally Posted by Missbone View Post
I know that one to, it was nothing groundbreaking but 10 times better than what we got. The buildings had meaning and could add something usefull for the main game. Also i liked the mission board a lot, i would say it was even a bit better than our retainers.
I think that was the point, though. The garrison was intended to be a central element to the plot (and I agree, I enjoyed the mission board back then). Island Sanctuary specifically isn't supposed to be plot-essential. It's entire purpose is to be side content like the Gold Saucer that you can do at your leisure while waiting for queues, chatting with your FC or LS, etc.. I wouldn't expect it to be of the same level of involvement as something that drives the entire plot.