Back then a sizable amount liked stormblood base MSQ more than heavensward
https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...?highlight=msq

Interestingly I agree with them, but that's my opinion. I just wanted to bring this up to prove the point that MSQ feedback is hard for any company to really waste a lot of time with. The best they can do is follow trends and "what has worked in the past." MSQ/story feedback seems to boil down to "mixed reception" most times than not, specially for an mmo.