Of course, take out enough of the little things and it can leave a game lifeless.

Maybe I didn't make myself clear on what I said.

I think it's the little things that make the game, but as a generalisation.

I was speaking for all the little things in FFXIV, personally I don't feel a lot for the birds either, but take them out and you may feel like something maybe missing.
Sounds stupid I know but you never know.