The slow decline of FFXIV, a summary.

[Supersnow845]

If only I had a nickel for every "FFXIV is slowly declining" conversation.....

I love how some people’s response to criticism is “I’m so over criticism” rather than “why haven’t they fixed the criticism

[Bonoki]

I love how some people’s response to criticism is “I’m so over criticism” rather than “why haven’t they fixed the criticism

People are much more easily swayed from a positive mindset to a negative one than vice versa. In this context, a player who enjoys the game might start second-guessing themselves after constantly hearing about its supposed flaws—flaws they never actually had an issue with. Over time, this can create dissatisfaction that wasn’t there before, making them feel wrong for simply enjoying the game as it is.

Constant exposure to nonstop criticism can be exhausting, especially for someone who doesn’t see any real problems. When you're just trying to have fun, being surrounded by negativity can feel suffocating, like you’re being told your enjoyment is invalid. Even if you disagree with the criticism, its sheer volume can wear you down, making it harder to play the game for what it is.

The solution for those who feel this way is to avoid spaces where criticism is rampant and, most importantly, not engage with people venting their frustrations, such as saying, "I'm so over it."

[Wilford111]

I love how some people’s response to criticism is “I’m so over criticism” rather than “why haven’t they fixed the criticism

You misinterpreted my post. These types of threads have been happening for as long as I have been playing, which I started in early Heavensward. People have always been saying "the game is dying", when in reality, it hasn't. Just a funny observation from someone who's been playing for a long time

[Supersnow845]

You misinterpreted my post. These types of threads have been happening for as long as I have been playing, which I started in early Heavensward. People have always been saying "the game is dying", when in reality, it hasn't. Just a funny observation from someone who's been playing for a long time

And as a funny observation from someone who has been playing longer than you it’s funny that this is the first time they can actually back up that claim with dropping population numbers

[Wilford111]

And as a funny observation from someone who has been playing longer than you it’s funny that this is the first time they can actually back up that claim with dropping population numbers

Please give me population numbers of 3.1 and 7.1.

[Memento]

You misinterpreted my post. These types of threads have been happening for as long as I have been playing, which I started in early Heavensward. People have always been saying "the game is dying", when in reality, it hasn't. Just a funny observation from someone who's been playing for a long time

Hey so I've been playing since 1.0 - the game is in an awful state and does feel like its dying. Hope that helps!