Quote Originally Posted by giftforce View Post
A common expression around here used to be "Well I got along just fine in FFXI without [said feature], so there's no reason to implement it."

It is this kind of mentality which inspired such sentiments within me. From my perspective, it seems like a lot of people would be happy with less rather than more. And their reasoning: "just because". (that's their only reason or something).
I'm probably speaking on my own behalf but I am sure some will agree with me. I don't think people meant that we are fine without it or having FFXIV be like FFXI. I think at the moment, the way FFXIV is at, it would be nice for a NEWER game to be at least FFXI quality in gameplay and community.. etc. I believe the two upcoming updates (1.18 and 1.19) is getting very close to the same feeling we have with FFXI. Not saying FFXIV should be exactly like FFXI, I'm just talking about feelings and the sense of familiarity. Of course once FFXIV get to where FFXI is at... I am sure everyone is opened up to new implements and features that other MMO have but yet stick with the FF ways that we enjoy most.

I know how hard it is to pick up someone's work and having to turn it around in a short amount of time with CLIENTS (us players) constantly behind your back wishing to change this and that while you already have a plan.