Just curious what about XIV attracted you to it:

Was it the Armoury/Class system?
Was it the Animation, Graphics?
Was it the Storyline and/or Characters?
Was it that Crafting is a bona-fide Class?
Was it the idea that it wouldn't be a "grind-fest"?
Was it that it is Free to Play (for now)?
Was it the recommendation of a friend?
Was it the SquareEnix name?
Was it that you just love Role-Playing-Games because your Real-Life sux? (my reason)
Was it that you heard about the Forums and this is your chance to finally be recognized for your brilliant ideas and are gonna help create the most awesome game ever?
Was it that you are a Troll, just like to argue and get under people's skin?
Was it onsale for $9.99 at GameStop and you thought, "What the heck"?
Was it because you loved FFXI and hoped this would be better?
Was it because you hated FFXI and hoped this would be better?

What was it that 1st attracted you and is that attraction still there, enhanced or lost?