CoP & RoZ did not come till FFXI was on its 3rd year. It might seem like they are releasing easyer content now but its still longways off till they get things hardcore I think.

The game needs more time sinks such as HNMs and harder content. This should added once Linkshells are fixed.

Materia system should add alot to the hardcore player base.

Harder Crafting needs to be added. Mainly harder obtainble materials.

Alot of stuff is currectly broken but having them to readjust 4/8 groups back to 6/18 would be a big hassle and waste of there time after they changed everything. They should consider releasing 18 person groups back. Keep 4/8 groups but lock those settings more for raids and partying.