Yoshi,
Everyone I know/care about has abandoned this game. They all say the same thing.
2.2-2.25 killed it.
Too much grinding.
Too little reward.
Too boring.
That's all I was told as each person walked away. Entire FC's have gone gray. You know that's never a good sign.
You're my only hope, address Atma, address the concerns about Coils and itemization. I love FFXIV and I am on a 90 Day Sub to prove it.
I won't quit, but, I am watching many others do so!
Edit: The poor children of Doma are crying because so many warriors of light are abandoning their cause. They're hungry.