Review of 6.3 Story Content

[Kes13a]

I mean, if we're trying to say that "perfection" is a requirement to post an opinion about FFXIV, then the forums should really just be dead.

On topic, I also have found the story boring, and found myself playing it once to go through it with friends and haven't had any desire to go through even the dungeons since. It's a shame, because it would be nice to enjoy the writing, but it's just not working for me. Thus, I pvp.

I hardly think 14 is perfect by any stretch of the imagination. and you are expected to think its bad because EVERYONE hates it.

in fact the issue is more the blanket announcements by the OP. the implied statements that they could do far superior work, which is fine, I mean its the internet so making declarations you cant or never be expected to back up is run of the mill.

the basic truth is they left to play other I assume better games, and then spent money and came back.. expecting an about face in game direction in a between expansion patch. not going to put a big shine on it, but thats basically insane. they are between arcs and personally, as long as I am relatively enjoying playing, I expect a lot of likely dull setup and loose ends tying. maybe a lot of buuz and burgers.. who knows

I left WoW because I didnt like the direction.. if you hate something as much as the OP says they do, you dont spend 15 to jump back in, you read reviews, talk to people still playing or even visit the forums or their new source.. reddit. at this point, their only reason to come back and spend 15 is to post on the forums for attention it appears. their is little other reason with their view of the game to return.

[MintnHoney]

I hardly think 14 is perfect by any stretch of the imagination. and you are expected to think its bad because EVERYONE hates it.

Now that's certainly not true; you are definitely not expected to think that any part of FFXIV is bad, because, if that were true, that's what all the advertisements would be saying rather than gloating about winning the "greatest online community" award.

Let's not assume that there is only hatred. Typically, complaints are usually a sign of deep-seeded belief that things have the potential to improve, or have, at one point, been at a place that was deemed better. It's not always just a display of hatred for the sake of hatred.

in fact the issue is more the blanket announcements by the OP.

The trick there is, unless you're just looking to have a bit of fun, it's probably better to not put meaning in other peoples' words if they aren't actually there, simply because, if there isn't any, then you've given them more substance with which to stand on. This is, of course, a good thing if you intend on keeping them around.

I left WoW because I didnt like the direction.. if you hate something as much as the OP says they do, you dont spend 15 to jump back in, you read reviews, talk to people still playing or even visit the forums or their new source.. reddit. at this point, their only reason to come back and spend 15 is to post on the forums for attention it appears. their is little other reason with their view of the game to return.

Miss Manners would say that, if anything, we should assume that the post was made with the good intention of sharing disappointment as feedback for the development team, which is what this forum is advertised as existing for.
Madame Cynical would say that, if anything, we should assume that he's just posted to create a sensation, and everyone's just fed into it.
And little ol' Aylin would say that, if anything is to be said, make sure it's fun for yourself regardless of assumptions and outcomes.

If we're just going to assume things, let it be one or the other, and nothing in between. It saves on effort, grief, and ever-dwindling server space.

Yshtola

On that subject, I, too, am tired of Yshtola. I was actually hoping we'd spend time seeing other people, and it is a part of what's disappointed me for the story currently. It would have been nice if everyone scattered to parts unknown only to return at a later date to help out with a dire situation that is somehow related to each of the things they were focused on. Preferably much later. Like at the end of the next expansion, leading up to 8.0.