It's more accessible now than ever. The game didn't always have animations or Mare, and ERP existed long before those tools. That said, WoW has historically had a stronger RP scene overall. Most ERPers were never in it for compelling storytelling or to impress anyone beyond being a Tinder profile. That's why the writing quality has always been bad, and the RP profiles are unappealing. Impressing you with artistic writing was never those individual's goals. It's a completely different audience. ERP in FFXIV is essentially disguised sexting, and those who genuinely seek story-driven RP are caught in the crossfire. Adding animations doesn’t enhance roleplay; it makes the "one-night stand" more convenient with less effort by omitting most of the writing.