FFXIV - The Good & Bad

[Avraym]

Whilst FFXIV is currently in the early stages of a complete overhaul, I thought it would be interesting to see what the players who have stuck with the game currently like and dislike the most about this game.

I understand that by creating a thread that encourages complaining that i'm only inviting the trolls to dinner, however, I would like for this thread to stay as positive as possible. Perhaps the player feedback and suggestions might be used to improve the game in the future.

Please provide reasoning as to why you like/dislike and in the case of dislike, perhaps provide a suggestion for improvement.

Favourite Thing about FFXIV: Graphics - Square Enix never dissapoints and are generally the world's leading visualists, particularly in the breath-taking cut scenes/cinematics. Final Fantasy's visuals have influenced me to become a 3D Modeler.

Biggest Dislike about FFXIV: DoH // DoL "Minigame"

Suggestion: Yoshida has made it very clear that he wants DoL + DoH to play vital roles in FFXIV. Unfortunately, Crafting/Gathering is simply not enjoyable (Mashing a button while you watch movies ect). So why not make it fun. Just because almost no other MMORPG has succeeded in making it interactively so, why not be the first?

• Look at the minigames games like Mario Party or the various App's on phones these days that pride themselves on interaction and implement similar features.

• Make Gathering / Crafting more randomized with greater rewards

• Certain events may trigger at random (Chance/Lucky time!)

• Make the crafting process more automated or more intricate.

• Until they overhaul crafting/gathering, shorten the grind to level 50 to encourage more players to take it up. The current grind is unbearable. They made DoW/DoM 10x faster to level, why not do the same?