Quote Originally Posted by Tupsi View Post
It's really not a restriction, it keeps a game from being shallow and lifeless, FF games have so many interesting mechanics people are afraid of.
You said it yourself that this "staple" is not necessary for an engaging game. Considering it does put an unhappy burden on the player, don't you think it would be better to find new ways to bring life into the game, rather than rely on old traditions simply because that's how it's always been done? Stagnation isn't good. I know nostalgia is a big thing for FF folk, but really, ya'll gotta learn to let the games evolve.