Can we end this?

[Gennosuke]

I disagree completely.

When i see a long awaited and highly anticipated game failing due to an unsuccessful attempt of re-inventing the wheel, i personally dont fancy sitting back quietly and watch the game turn into a pile of rubble because people like you want to discourage the rest of us to ask to bring the goodness back into this game, even if it means cloning FFXI.
There is no doubt amongst the vast majority of players who experienced FFXI that it was simply an amazing if not the best MMO experience we have had and as such many of us jumped on the FFXIV wagon with hopes of having an even better experience.

I for one initially was anticipating a much better game than XI, my hopes were really that high, and i as the rest of us here was looking forward to a new game with refreshing new ideas, i believed they could surprass XI with their experience, unfortunately, i think it's clear this was not the case atleast as far as Tanaka has taken us and where i and many others stand right now is.. clone XI or atleast the good parts of it is certainly better than watching the game fall into ruin. I think it's clear also that a huge amount of players have left the game and a few members opinions like yours does not reflect the masses whether in or off the forums, so have some humility and respect other people's wishes for this game to succeed as it's predecessor by bringing whatever is good from SE's past into this game even if it's your nightmare XI. Perhaps it's noteworthy to remind you that by SE's decision, many changes have and are still taking effect now where they are are more or less cloning features of XI, why? because it worked, and i sure hope more of it will come through.
I will stress the obvious fact that XI fans aren't actually asking for a complete clone of XI, but something of similar standard at the very least, offering an experience atleast as enjoyable as XI. This isn't about cloning, i'm sure no one wants to play in the same areas or have the exact same battle mechanics or skills and abilities. All people welcome change, as long as it's good and hopefully better.

To give credit where it's due, there surely are elements/aspects of this game that excel over XI and attract many of us, such as graphics and more importantly the casual play factor, but unfortunately a whole other lot are by far not up to standards, so i personally hope to continue bringing to attention whatever good existed in XI that can help improve this game and have it reach far and beyond XI and i hope the rest on the forums will do the same whether its ideas from XI or any other game for that matter or even their own imagination (goblin airmen?).