What keeps you playing?

[Haprimac]

Gearing up alts, finally doing animus (I started that atma crap a bit late...), saving up for personal housing, roleplaying...

But guess it's mostly the fact that I want to play Final Fantasy, but I can't get myself to start another save on any of the offline-FF games. x') Always start grinding levels like it was an mmo and then kill the fun for myself.

(<- Still hasn't beaten III or VI, because "amagawd, I have to level every class/character to 99 on everything before engaging last boss. And then midgrind I lose interest and when I pick it up again I've forgotten most of the story and want to start all over.)

[Riepah]

My FC and the general atmosphere and feel of the game.

[Rex]

I've just been ignoring coils for the longest time and leveling all my jobs and gearing them all up.

[Wobble]

Not much, mostly gardening at the moment. I still have 3 months on my sub so I'll see what happens game related at that point. As of now I'm kind of bored with it.

[Hurlstone]

I keep playing because I enjoy the game. I have two classes at Level 50 now (Summoner, my main, and White Mage) and I am looking forward to playing them all to end game one day. I enjoy the class mechanics and combat. I think the main reason I play the game though, is because I love the story and lore of this world. I still have many class quests to complete and endgame things (Such as dallies) to still win. I have also been very impressed with how much story content is added into the game via patches, so that keeps me looking forward too!

Was wondering what keeps everyone playing. Lately I find my self having to force myself to play the game cause I pay for it every month. I usually just log in, reset my retainers, then try to find something to do.

After 2.3 hit, sure it was fun for a week, but then then I realized most of the game got killed off for me and everything became less of a chore and more monotonous. Didn't need to run dungeons anymore cause hunts became the 1 stop shop. Stopped doing hunts because of the drama, and now it's impossible to find consistant pug groups that are competent for fights. Trying my hardest to hold on til 2.4

What keeps you playing?

If you are forcing yourself to play, then perhaps you should just take a brake or un-sub for a while. Come back in a patch or two, and see if you enjoy it again. A brake from MMO's can do wonderful things, I have found in the past. Means you can come back to it with fresh eyes!

I must admit, it boggles my mind why some people seem to play a game they hate just because they have payed for a month in advance, or because they are a fan of the brand. I see the same thing with SWTOR, and even WoW! If you are not enjoying the game and feel 'forced' to do play it, then I fear you have only yourself to blame if you continue.

[WinterSolstice]

My FC and the general atmosphere and feel of the game.

This, so much this. The atmosphere of this game is absolutely stunning. I'm sad that so many people are completely focused on turning every game they play into a competition or 2nd job, to the point where they don't take in what an amazing world SE have created here.

To each their own, we all play games for different reasons, but the atmosphere of games is what often sticks with people the most. It's one of the main components in the nostalgia that we hold for our favorite games. It's a shame that people often don't take the time to appreciate it while they play it, rather than a couple years in the future.

[HakuroDK]

I keep playing for a number of reasons.

I play because I am a huge Final Fantasy been and have been for almost 20 years, I play because I am a completionist and have not beaten the game (nor should I ever be allowed to beat the game) to my satisfaction. I play the game because, for the first time in any MMO I have ever played, I actually belong to a community of players and FEEL like I belong to that community instead of being some lame, unnecessary third wheel that everyone occasionally remembers part of the time. I play because I want to keep exploring everything the development team comes up with for content, especially if there are thematic links to previous titles.

[kidvideo]

Well... you still have a lot to do...

Class
Gladiator 22 2431 / 71400 Pugilist 12 5 / 19600
Marauder 50 0 / 0 Lancer - - / -
Archer 15 1194 / 30500
Conjurer 50 0 / 0 Thaumaturge 50 0 / 0
Arcanist 50 0 / 0
Carpenter - - / - Blacksmith - - / -
Armorer 1 0 / 300 Goldsmith - - / -
Leatherworker - - / - Weaver 28 126129 / 140200
Alchemist - - / - Culinarian - - / -
Miner 50 0 / 0 Botanist 7 884 / 6000
Fisher 50 0 / 0

[EmpressCelene]

It's only been a year, and within a year you can't really say you fully experience the game to it's capacity or at it's peak. This game is still rising and with the upcoming events that are coming soon, I am excited to see what they have for us. As for myself, I play patiently, I pace myself and I guess with that kind of mindset I have fun. I also like to set goals, and have a completion list. Fortunately for me, I have a lot of things that I'd like to accomplish in the game. Everyone is different, and each person has their own unique drive towards the game. I for one will definitely like to own a personal house as it is one of my goals!

Also the community plays a role in it; friends, your FC, creating friendships/bonds with players in-game - can be a huge factor as to why players intend to keep playing. Of course there are other various reasons but you know the rest already.

[LillithCale]

--Playing the game with my boyfriend, first and for most. It's one of the many things we share, and it's one of my favorite ways to spend time with him at home.
--Roleplaying!
--Beating T5. I still have SCoB to do! So excited! And then, after that, the myterious Coil 3.
--Finishing my Animus books to move onto Novus.
-- Spirit Bonding in preperation for my Novus! The changes to SB rates have really made it a lot easier to get my own materia! Especially since I have crafting classes I can use for crafting gear
-- Doing the random Hunt here and there, saving up seals for Alexandrinite (or however you spell it!)
-- Punching Ramuh EX in the face. I'll get you next time Gaget! *fist shake*
-- Getting the pretty purple pony from Ramuh
-- Getting my Botanist to level 50
-- Treasure maps! AhhhhH! THESE ARE SO FUN!
-- Hildabrant quests and Post moggle stuff! I still need to do the new side quests.
-- Dying my Chocobo and getting him to rank 20! Should I do DPS or Tank for his second path? Choices!
-- Beast Tribe Quests.
-- Seeing what they come out with next!
-- Vetern rewards! That Warrior of Light Barding will be mine, mwahaha!
-- Personal housing. I can't wait to get into gardening!
-- My FC. They make me smile every day. I love those guys <3
-- Finding out what the new race will be! My money is on the Rat race from FF9! (Eeeee! FF9 is my favorite game and Freya one of my top favorite FF characters of all time)