Quote Originally Posted by Kirith View Post
Perhaps you failed to notice that FFXI was a highly successful game. It had its ups and lows and it never approached WoW player numbers, but it was still one of the most successful mmorpgs around. Heck, it still is...maybe.
it never reached WoW player numbers for reasons.
FFXI was a successful game, but its not for alot of people.

Yes, many thousands enjoyed FFXI, so did i.

but, how many people/potential customer out there that gave FFXI a try and gave up right away? it was enough people to make FFXI 2-3x profit they are making right now, FFXI was in no way casual friendly and a horrid timesink and i think the shareholders cares about money more than they cares about FFXI-players.

also FFXI would have had failed miserably if it didnt have 'Final Fantasy' label, they had big and loyal fanbase to start it up with.