I want to play *This* game

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

Almost as sad as constantly having to phrase blatantly obvious opinions with "in my opinion" to avoid having someone swoop in and pretend you are treating your own thoughts as objective fact.

The issue and Difference here is: Aveyond speaks as if they are "The Voice" speaking on others behalf like "This is not what we want"
That is not a "in my Opinion" statement, and it speaks like you are saying its an Objective Fact. I dont apologize for trying to encourage Proper English, and making yourself Clear.

[Hurlstone]

For good or bad, MMOs will never be able to please everyone all the time. They are unique in that they are constantly changing and attract a wide range of gamers who simply have diverse tastes, and in that regard I think its unfair to gate one over the other. Of course it matters what type of game you are playing. I would raise an eyebrow at a pure combat MMO getting rid of said battles and adding just minion raising, but thats not what is happening here. I do not think the game is ‘pandering’ to those the OP is saying it does, because non-combat content has always been apart of the games DNA. We have whole quest lines and dailies being hidden behind Crafting/Gathering, to Mahjong and other minigames. Sanctuary Island is simply another aspect of that, and I for one have enjoyed. It would be a bit of a different story if the MSQ had no trials/dungeons and ended a fashion show final, but we are still getting raids, dungeons and even newer forms of that in variant dungeons and PVP. It is very debatable if they work and how they can be improved, but they are there.

Thats not to say we should not speak up about our wants and criticisms, of course we should and it would be boring if we just all agreed with everything SE did. But sometimes us not getting the tailored content we want is not the same as the game dying, messing up or being put into maintenance mode. None of us are Legion, we can only speak for ourselves.

[aveyond-dreams]

Almost as sad as constantly having to phrase blatantly obvious opinions with "in my opinion" to avoid having someone swoop in and pretend you are treating your own thoughts as objective fact.

Meanwhile we have to endure as a handful of posters make baseless claims of majority this majority that which don't get anywhere near as much pushback. Anyone who at this point is still trying to play the semantics game isn't interested in discussing how FFXIV can improve, they just have an issue with those dared to criticize the game they've so heavily tied themselves to.

Which begs the question as to why they would be ok with its obvious decline.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

Anyone who at this point is still trying to play the semantics game isn't interested in discussing how FFXIV can improve,

Either you cant read, or you literally ignore people.
Because many of these "handful of posters" have stated things wrong with the game and many decisions made in the game, and have said the game isnt perfect, and even listed a few things they could/should do to improve it.
Nobody is against Criticism about this game.

the game they've so heavily tied themselves to.

...this, coming from the OP?

[Atelier-Bagur]

they just have an issue with those dared to criticize the game they've so heavily tied themselves to.

You are not allowed to say this if you yourself arent just as attached to this game that you go so far out of you way to make multiple "review" threads on a general forum, fan-fictions and making a thread outing your own desperation to want to continue playing this game.

I'm just sitting here waiting for you to finally have your "come to Jesus" moment and actually go play other games rather than focusing on FFXIV.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

You are not allowed to say this if you yourself arent just as attached to this game that you go so far out of you way to make multiple "review" threads on a general forum, fan-fictions and making a thread outing your own desperation to want to continue playing this game.

I'm just sitting here waiting for you to finally have your "come to Jesus" moment and actually go play other games rather than focusing on FFXIV.

Dont worry, we have FFXVI. Which we know for sure will be a Great Game.....directed by the same Guy on the game we hate.
Holding my Breath that we will hear FFXIV needs to be like FFXVI.

[hunkygladiator]

Dont worry, we have FFXVI. Which we know for sure will be a Great Game.....directed by the same Guy on the game we hate.
Holding my Breath that we will hear FFXIV needs to be like FFXVI.

So True. i'm So excited For That game. It will Probably be A Hit. and the Negative cultists Will Play and be Silenced.

[Ransu]

Oh I'm playing this game











Rip Feast, you will be missed



Sorry you no longer find this game fun.

To me, exploratory zones are not a must have for each expansion. They did gave us new things such as IS and V/C dungeon. Although they have many flaws but SE are improving them. It takes time to polish new ideas. This game is not perfect but to me this game doesn't have to be the best among the market.

I want a diverse market where everyone can find what they're looking for. I want XIV to be XIV. I don't think everything in XIV is perfect, but as of right now, generally speaking, I like the direction it is going and how social/causal it is continue to be. ( I hope)

I'm impressed anyone can even get to crystal anymore. Every time I queue its a 30+ minute wait. Shame really, cuz I enjoyed season 1 and 2 a lot.

[Elucesta]

These are valid points though tbh, not sure why OP is getting flamed...

[hunkygladiator]

These are valid points though tbh, not sure why OP is getting flamed...

It's a bunch of trolls who follow aveyond around in private Discords planning to derail all his threads and flame him

Exhibit A: