Quote Originally Posted by Narnio View Post
I highly doubt that there is a proper 50/50 split on this issue, and I imagine a majority of the playerbase still enjoys Dawntrail even with criticisms attached. A vocal majority though, sure.

I understand the purpose and respect the critique, but unfortunately most of these threads just end up in a negativity circlejerk where everybody's brought down and fails to enjoy themselves.
Honestly I felt better after seeing I wasn't crazy. The game is what brought me down, the story. Walking away from a paralyzed kid I could cure, seeing my warrior of light nod to things that were so incredibly stupid like letting an old man keep his honor in death while his opponent clearly cheated with a reraise spell... gah the list goes on. I understand just wallowing in misery, and sure, to a degree I am - but it wasn't a few angry threads that started that or should hold the blame for it. It's the writing of this game. It's like watching a classic racecar that used to be last, finishing first over and over again then not only just lose the race but crash, roll over and go up in flames.

That's what brought me down. Not other people's opinions. Not other people's experiences. Reading the mess that is the XIV Dawntrail story - and EVEN then I wouldn't so much as stick around these forums after giving my critique if I wasn't honestly terrified that this the new direction of the game.