XI felt like a place to me. A place with much adventure and many interesting people. A journey that lasted years. I gained things and grew as a character slowly over time. Attaining things (like gear and access to areas) along the way because they were fun, not because I was in a hurry to get anywhere or collect stuff. I didn't need or want to rush to endgame because.. well, it's the "end." I don't see a point in obtaining things to make yourself better just to obtain more things.
I felt more purpose in leveling up jobs and helping others and doing many interesting missions like Promyvion.


XIV is starting to feel more like a game than a place to me. A game where you do things only to get more things. And once you have those things... well.. you're done. There is no journey really.

That's a problem for me.