Mob, Armor, Zone, and Leveling Variety

[Rimmer]

It is definately starting to happen, a few areas in each zone actually have music change to different tracks, if you head through Thanalan over to Nophicas Wells you will experience this transition.

I believe that it may be on hold currently however, since they are planning to rebuild each of the start zones to be much more memorable, unique themed and exciting, so i'd assume they are just waiting till they implement these rebuilt areas to add in all the variety and atmosphere you could hope for

[Thawed]

Yeah probably. I know the FFXIV design team is working tremendously hard and I appreciate it greatly. Some people think all these sudden changes are too hastily done but I understand their reasons for patching as quick as humanly possible--they want to show us players that they are working and are also trying to bring the game to a state where is can easily compete with other games that are coming out in a few months. I can't wait to see the rebuilt areas though! I think they will be awesome.