IMO, the Genera cannot reach a happy medium, because honestly, the playerbase of the genre is tired of compromising. You very much see it in the back and forth arguments that come on virtually every thread here in General.

People want to find an MMO that fits them specifically, and appeals to their specific style of game-play. And honestly I'm beginning to feel that's the way MMOs are going to survive in the wake of console and multiplayer games becoming more and more like MMOs in general.

I personally am good with the situation I am in for FFXIV. I enjoy it, I'm happy with the direction it is going, I am anxious for more even while I'm pushing to catch up with what's out. (Three characters and being a roleplayer does a lot to stall you out. )

Quote Originally Posted by Ryios View Post
Yeah I realize that. I'm fine with being ignored if everyone else is to. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not saying player feedback is worthless, not at all. But a forum is not the appropriate place to collect it. It should be in game, with active players, via a feedback/survey system.
Then you and I are in complete agreement that far. Live data is so much more accurate than forum feedback, which lends itself to hyperbole and a minority voice too often than not.

I'd love if the forums were like they were in the old days, less about feedback, more about community interaction.