Everything the OP is stating is 100% true in my opinion. 2 months ago when I left FF14 over my frustrations with the Atma drop rate, when I came back 2.5 weeks ago, my entire FC completely left and I am talking about over 70 active players with 3 active coil groups. For what I was told, most people left because of boredom of the game and still there are players who feel like nothing is going on? I do not want to name drop here, but WoW is coming with another expansion in less than 5 months from now plus Wildstar just came out and also ESO.....and people are still defending the state of the game as it is right now? Lots of players have a abundance of choices in regards to other games and when someone well informed like the OP makes obvious and truthful statements you still consider nothing is wrong? That is your right.....it does not mean it is correct!