It's Been Fun

[0blivion]

see you in 7.4

[TeresaFortell]

People out here having life changing moments over one bad MSQ

Too high of an expectation I suppose.

[FudoMyoo]

My wife and I really enjoyed 7.0 — sorry to hear it didn’t resonate with you the same way.

We do take breaks in between expansions and during some of the quarterly patch. (usually x.2x and x.4x) as we not raiders.

[MoonNoire]

With the amount of "break in case of emergency" glasses they're smashing recently, I imagine they're pulling out all the stops for 8.0. I think it's a little premature to think it's joever because of one bad MSQ, and recently they've told us that they're going to be commited to making content that can be enjoyed by all types of players, not just ultra-casuals and ultra-hardcore (we'll just have to see if that ends up being true). As for the MSQ, they just need to put miss Ishikawa at the helm again and we'll be drowning in kino. Everything that woman writes is either gold (SHB) or not-quite-gold-but-damn-its-still-rather-nice-and-i-cried-anyway (EW but strictly 6.0). Also congrats on finding your SO in such a cute way

Keep in mind we're due for that fabled "job identity rework" they promised us

[BlisteringFrost]

With the amount of "break in case of emergency" glasses they're smashing recently, I imagine they're pulling out all the stops for 8.0. I think it's a little premature to think it's joever because of one bad MSQ, and recently they've told us that they're going to be commited to making content that can be enjoyed by all types of players, not just ultra-casuals and ultra-hardcore (we'll just have to see if that ends up being true). As for the MSQ, they just need to put miss Ishikawa at the helm again and we'll be drowning in kino. Everything that woman writes is either gold (SHB) or not-quite-gold-but-damn-its-still-rather-nice-and-i-cried-anyway (EW but strictly 6.0). Also congrats on finding your SO in such a cute way

Keep in mind we're due for that fabled "job identity rework" they promised us

"If you're worried about the 2 minute meta changing you have nothing to be concerned about."

It's not even a promise, man. The rework is an upfront lie lmao

[Garruss]

Having been playing off and on since about 2019-2020 it is time for me to finally say goodnight to FFXIV.

It's been fun.

I have many cherished memories playing the game with friends, experiencing the story (minus Dawntrail) and the wild and silly antics that came with it all. It's been more good then bad. The fun was there in the story, the theory crafting, the in-jokes with friends, the ultimates and role playing. The fun, I'm afraid, is no longer there.

My frustrations begin and end with Dawntrail. While I'm not happy to have suffered through what I consider to be one of the worst stories I have experienced, it did bring about a lot of positive changes to my life, including the most important person to enter my life, by sheer Fate.

(I do not mean this ironically, I met my boyfriend, my partner, my light in the dark during the Yanxia Foxlady Fate out of sheer happenstance. Quite literally, Fate brought us together.)

I have new games, new friends and new life experiences awaiting me. While FFXIV was there for me when I need it, it is no longer a place I can happily call home. While I love what good has come out of the game, I simply...cannot continue to subscribe at this time.

The story and world building and lore is shattered for me in a way that breaks my confidence in the writing team and the trajectory the game's path is currently on. The lack of engaging content and activities, such as high end, mid-core and casual fall far too short of my expectations and enjoyment. I've done every type of content in this game and there is nothing left for me to engage with outside of glamour, social gatherings and housing (the latter of which I will simply let expire).

So here's raising a glass to what was an important part of my life, to the good and the bad and, to a hopefully bright future for the 8.0 expansion. If it's any good, I might be back, if not, so long and thanks for the fish.

Good luck in your future games out there, I've had that happen in many MMO's in the past, namely WoW and SWTOR. You just know when it's time to move on.

[Kaurhz]

With the amount of "break in case of emergency" glasses they're smashing recently, I imagine they're pulling out all the stops for 8.0. I think it's a little premature to think it's joever because of one bad MSQ, and recently they've told us that they're going to be commited to making content that can be enjoyed by all types of players, not just ultra-casuals and ultra-hardcore (we'll just have to see if that ends up being true). As for the MSQ, they just need to put miss Ishikawa at the helm again and we'll be drowning in kino. Everything that woman writes is either gold (SHB) or not-quite-gold-but-damn-its-still-rather-nice-and-i-cried-anyway (EW but strictly 6.0). Also congrats on finding your SO in such a cute way

Keep in mind we're due for that fabled "job identity rework" they promised us

You're setting your expectation way too high.. I don't think the game itself is over... But it ain't a game, it's an algorithm masquerading as a game.

This whole idea of "Content designed for everyone" (all types of players), can be really destructive, and to be honest.. The lens that a fair number of people see this expansion is a pretty good testament to that.

I will say it's sad that it's "We need to put this person back at the helm" -- If this is the case then IMO talent isn't being cultivated enough, if they were... Wouldn't even notice.

[NegativeS]

With the amount of "break in case of emergency" glasses they're smashing recently, I imagine they're pulling out all the stops for 8.0. I think it's a little premature to think it's joever because of one bad MSQ, and recently they've told us that they're going to be commited to making content that can be enjoyed by all types of players, not just ultra-casuals and ultra-hardcore (we'll just have to see if that ends up being true). As for the MSQ, they just need to put miss Ishikawa at the helm again and we'll be drowning in kino. Everything that woman writes is either gold (SHB) or not-quite-gold-but-damn-its-still-rather-nice-and-i-cried-anyway (EW but strictly 6.0). Also congrats on finding your SO in such a cute way

Keep in mind we're due for that fabled "job identity rework" they promised us

I don't think 7.0 killed the game, but I do think that 8.0 will kill the game if it falls as flat as 7.0 did.

The shadow of WoW is casting ever longer what with the recent player count leaks and the new housing system. As much as I don't want FFXIV to be one of the recent additions to the 'maintenance mode because it tried and failed to compete with WoW' list, that's the current trajectory we're on.

[Valence]

I don't think 7.0 killed the game, but I do think that 8.0 will kill the game if it falls as flat as 7.0 did.

So far they've not even been trying to revert the changes that caused that open wound to the MSQ. Like, it's not just "Wuk Lamat bad". It's the tone-shift altogether.
I'll reserve my final judgement until we get 7.4 with the commencement of the next storyarc, but I'm not exactly hopeful since they seem hellbent on continuing with their shounen levels of writing.

[Eastwall]

I am glad you leave with a good memory. Good luck to your future endeavor. Back then, l uninstalled warcraft with rage,lol