I’d love to see more side quests—or even a new type of quest—that explore the history and lore of each zone. The world of Eorzea is so rich with stories, and it would be amazing to have quests that delve into the past of places like the Black Shroud, Coerthas, or Mor Dhona.

I think side quests that expand on job lore (without being locked to that job) would be fantastic. For example, the Encyclopedia Eorzea contains so much interesting information that could be woven into in-game quests. Since our jobs are such a big part of how we build the fantasy around our characters, having more in-game lore about them would really enhance that connection.

Apartments also need a significant upgrade. It would be great if we could upgrade our apartments to be as large as a large house, and adding an outdoor area where we can place outdoor furniture like a balcony or patio would make the housing features more accessible to everyone regardless of if they win a lottery or take long breaks from the game.

The glamour system could use a major update, too. It would be amazing to have a catalog-style interface where we can browse 3D models of all our gear. We also desperately need more glamour plates—even if they have to be stored locally to save server space.

UI improvements are another area that could use attention. The UI needs to be faster and more responsive. For example, our inventories need a better search feature than /isearch, and having the option to view items as a text list instead of an icon grid is something I've always wanted. The retainer UI could also use some work—being able to summon multiple retainers at once, issue commands more easily, and view a consolidated inventory would make managing retainers much less tedious.

One final dream of mine: I’d love to see more dynamic cloth mechanics for our gear. Imagine scarves that blow in the wind or capes that aren’t as stiff as a board.