Pictomancer is absurd

[Bonoki]

I don't think anyone is saying you shouldn't voice your opinions. What people are saying is that if the job aesthetic isn't for you then don't play it. I don't think that's very hard to understand or do. You can say it's ugly, garbage or whatever, and people are allowed to say the opposite. However, what I am seeing is a lot of people that dislike the job are arguing that pictomancer is somehow a flaw in game design or a stain on the game's image. How is ONE job affecting YOUR experience? Saying "don't like it, don't play it" isn't dismissive, it's a valid solution to your problem. This goes for everyone and not just you. There are jobs in this game that I will not play because I just do not care for them. I really don't like the aesthetic choices for reaper, samurai, or dark knight for example, and I am free to express those opinions, but what I am not gonna do is claim that these jobs "don't fit" in FFXIV. Like, what makes the job or theme of pictomancer, "less" FFXIV than the other jobs?

Personally, I think it's mighty self-righteous for some players to dictate what is or not aesthetically acceptable in MMO that's heavy in the RPG.

It's easy to dismiss dissatisfaction with a simple 'don't like it, don't play it,' but that's hardly constructive advice. Everyone has their own preferences, even when it comes to the aesthetics of a job. We've all likely found ourselves playing jobs we didn't particularly enjoy for various reasons – perhaps for the sake of rewards, fashion, or even at the request of a static group. This game does offer the option to explore other jobs, with achievements and titles tied to leveling each one. Labeling someone's dissatisfaction as 'self-righteous' seems unfair, as it implies superiority in one's own stance. Opinions are valid on both sides, but it's essential to acknowledge that 'don't like it, don't play it' isn't a solution. This forum serves as a platform for players to voice their feedback, whether it pertains to gameplay mechanics or aesthetics. Criticism about aesthetics holds weight just as much as gameplay feedback does. If we were to adopt the 'don't like it, don't play it' mentality universally, it would lead to absurd conclusions – such as telling players unhappy with the character graphics updates not to play. After all, glamour is the real endgame on FFXIV is it not? The "don't like it, don't play it" stance often seems like the only recourse, but it's not a real solution. Let's encourage open dialogue and constructive criticism rather than shutting down valid concerns.