Simplicity over complexity, time to change.

[Hurlstone]

SCH in XI for example was 'complex', just like Puppetmaster was 'complex', Blue Mage was also complex and some fights like say Shinryu has 'complexity' to it because it's more than just 'by the script.' So if actually being active and not following a 100% script is boring..yeah anything other than a simple MMO would be boring to you.

Puppetmaster was actually one of my favorite jobs, as was Blue Mage (I loved how it had actual solo capabilities) but where they really that complex? Compared to the starting jobs sure, but when compared to the classes of FFXIV I do not think they are any harder. The thing I remember most about those jobs was that they were also fun, they were not complex (If they were) for the sake of it. The boredom I refer to in regards to FFXI is more around the level grinding (Killing monsters over and over was not fun...) and staticness of some of the jobs. Thinking about it, one of my pet peeves was the fact that the community did punish you for trying to go against the script. Would any party accept a RDM/NIN (My personal favorite for farming) or even something like DRK/SAM, no matter how good they were?

I will admit that I enjoy some of the things other players would call 'scripted' or 'themepark' but so what? I still think there should be verity for every player, whether you want to follow the script or improvise your own performance. You like what you like, and I will like what I like. Hopefully, the game will be able to cater to us all as it continue its life and growth!

Too late, just mention XI and watch the hate comments roll in. Mention "going against the standard" and watch the hate comments roll in.

And mention making things easier or actually enjoying 'the script' and watch the flames rise. It is one of the reasons why I do not think one side should own the game.