Current state of ffxiv

[Arzalis]

Have you considered that after playing the same game for 10ish years you might just might be...done? Frankly, I'm surprised I've gotten 11 years out of the game. Usually I can only play a game for a month before I have to put it down, no matter how entertaining it might be. Might just be time to pack it up and move on.

Potentially, though I'd argue it's mostly SE just phoning it in lately.

For me the issue is the potential for the game is clearly there; they could easily provide good content. The game isn't so far gone it's unredeemable. I still love the game, but SE would rather put all their money into their failing projects instead of bolster this one and it's starting to show. FFXIV feels like it's pretty close to just going on maintenance mode.

They've also got system(s) baked into the game now that basically punish you for leaving long term. Housing is the primary one and not one they seem keen on resolving.

YoshiP telling folks to play other games is just a cop out for their lack of content. He'd change his tune if everyone actually unsubbed to play other games.

[AnimaAnimus]

Have you considered that after playing the same game for 10ish years you might just might be...done? Frankly, I'm surprised I've gotten 11 years out of the game. Usually I can only play a game for a month before I have to put it down, no matter how entertaining it might be. Might just be time to pack it up and move on.

I mean, 20 years later I am still playing FFXI and enjoying it far more than I am FFXIV. And that game is literally on maintenance mode lol

[Eraden]

Mao askings why almost exact same formula used expansion after expansion? GW2 has several expansions and then brought outs next expansion featuring complex mount system. Couple expansions after thats, GW2 brings out really amazing housings. GW2 always addings new things and improvings some old things. In FFXIV gets same things from one expansion to the next buts just with differents coat of paints. MSQs always has exact same pattern, no serious improvements of overlands adventurings and any improvements to housings or glamors or other QoL matters end up being just little bits here and there. Mao would like see SERIOUS new additions. Admittedly, upscomings change to housings, IF thems actually coming, is kind of thing Mao lookings for. Mao is glad for that. Also, Mao has to admits that adding new jobs is also good new content buts is counterbalanced by seeing old jobs gettings wrecked. Mao just thinkings SE has to do MORE and do BETTERS.

[Sensui]

I mean, 20 years later I am still playing FFXI and enjoying it far more than I am FFXIV. And that game is literally on maintenance mode lol

Because it's a better MMO

[MonteCristo]

Potentially, though I'd argue it's mostly SE just phoning it in lately.

For me the issue is the potential for the game is clearly there; they could easily provide good content. The game isn't so far gone it's unredeemable. I still love the game, but SE would rather put all their money into their failing projects instead of bolster this one and it's starting to show. FFXIV feels like it's pretty close to just going on maintenance mode.

They've also got system(s) baked into the game now that basically punish you for leaving long term. Housing is the primary one and not one they seem keen on resolving.

YoshiP telling folks to play other games is just a cop out for their lack of content. He'd change his tune if everyone actually unsubbed to play other games.

Thats what ultimately saddens me..i want to play and want to be engaged. I was a beta ffxi player and that game held my interest like no other game for extended amounts of time. I inky quit to play xiv but no matter how much i want to have the same relationship with ffxiv I've accepted that they are very different experiences completely and I'm also embarrassed to say i allowed myself to be subbed this long just to support the game monetarily in hopes of it getting better. Seeing money repurposed in other projects kinda felt like a slap in the face for being loyal and supportive to be honest.

[ovIm]

Seeing money repurposed in other projects kinda felt like a slap in the face for being loyal and supportive to be honest.

It is completely normal for a company to use funds from one successful venue to fund other projects, there is nothing demonic about that. However, we know that Square Enix is not giving FFXIV the financial backing it deserves, seeing as it is the biggest supporting column the company has. THAT is the real tragedy here. If they reinvested more money into FF14, the game could become even bigger than it is now.

[MonteCristo]

It is completely normal for a company to use funds from one successful venue to fund other projects, there is nothing demonic about that. However, we know that Square Enix is not giving FFXIV the financial backing it deserves, seeing as it is the biggest supporting column the company has. THAT is the real tragedy here. If they reinvested more money into FF14, the game could become even bigger than it is now.

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[kiotsukete]

Just to put it into perspective...im so bored with the game im letting go of my mist plot 5 mansion just so im no longer held hostage by the sub. It's gotten that bad....

If you’re in NA, I’d recommend taking a long break while demo is paused before relinquishing your house. I stopped playing at the end of ShB for the same reasons, and also left behind a mansion in Mist, thinking I would never return. Well, I’m back now and stuck with living in a cramped apartment lol.

For all its many failings, I still haven’t found another MMO that I’ve enjoyed as much as FF14. Except for FF11, which is why I’m looking forward to the upcoming FF11 crossover. If they ever made a FF11 remaster I would tele Holla back to Vana’diel in a heartbeat.

[FuwafuwaMii]

I'm giving up a medium house, a mansion and 4 smalls myself.

And people wondering why there are no houses to buy.

[Reinha]

And people wondering why there are no houses to buy.

I just said there are 418 open houses though, it was the part you cut out. How many do you need until you consider there to be "houses to buy"?

You're not the only ones. My server has already gone from 265 open plots to 418 open plots after DT launch. I'm giving up a medium house, a mansion and 4 smalls myself.