We could write all of the features this game has, and I'm pretty sure none of them will be enough to say that the game is unique. Mostly is the Final Fantasy brand and what comes with it.

So, why are people still here? If the really hate the game, and the direction is heading I have to wonder who o what is keeping them here. I play FFXIV because it's fun to me. I've only played RO before (pre-Renewal) and at least FFXIV doesn't make me feel that to accomplish something I have to kill some mobs more than a thousand times or be a pro at PvP.

As for the other MMOs. Well, can't say much. But isn't it every time the same thing? Great expectations, huge pre-launch campaign, and then after a while they become "just another MMO behind WoW".

(waiting for someone to say something about TOR)