Thread: post 1.19 reviw by MMORPG.com

Originally Posted by ddc

The public doesn't like for a video game to be a lot like working a second job. The power leveling issue is an issue because it defeats the purpose of even having levels. The reason people quit is because it's a boring grind. The main issue with most mmorpgs is that it's a boring grind. You spend hours in one area fighting a uninteresting fight until you are strong enough to move up to the next area and rinse, repeat until you get to make level. FFXI went the extra mile by making impossible to solo decently without the right class combination and required you to level two job to not suck at the game. Difficult is not the right word to describe it. Tedious is what it is. It's difficult (and fun) when you got pass the boring parts which is the entire leveling process. The only fun battles that gave a reasonable amount of experience from and are able to grind in are high level. Everything else have time limits on them. God forbid we have too much fun in the game. You have to work for it. Neither FFXI nor FFXIV are any more complex than other mmorpg's, on the market. They are just more tedious and uninviting. That's why I had to stop playing FFXI. The level cap rose and I decided I couldn't handle anymore of it. Even when I tried, I couldn't ever find a party or get one going anyway. I really enjoy FFXIV. So I'm hoping they add more content for all level ranges. Til then, I'm going back to mining. Ironically, I happen to gathering and crafting. It feels more involving and rewarding than in most games even though I'm just doing the same repetitive actions over and over. I also like being able to craft my own gear that's not underwhelming. I made my own shield and boy am I happy.

I can't express how much I really do enjoy the game despite it's problems. That's why I'm so vocal about it. I'm very eager to see it improve even more.

Completely unrelated, (I can't find a PM button) are you SSC Yves?

OMFG KID! Dood! No idea you were playing haha. You actually come up in LS conversations sometimes. I think Knocker might have mentioned that you sounded like Eddie Murphy on Skype. Either him or someone else. Hope things are going well!

Ironically, this brings me to a really interesting point about the FF MMO franchise - community. The game seems to keep a pretty tight-knit following which is a really cool aspect.

How about not having the items I'm wearing in my inventory? I'm wearing them... AND carrying them in my bag?

Im in one of the screenshots they posted that screen shot was from like a year ago, way to go mmorpg.com -.-

Casual players aren't rational, won't research nor will they care about the state it was in launch, and why it's taken so long to get to where it's at (or isn't at).

One thing i completely disagree with, is the battle system is not slow by any means. It may feel that way a bit in the earlier levels but it picks up greatly. Not to mention with enhancing jobs, and level increases in the future it's safe to say past level 20 and up is pretty fun to play.

MMORPG.com will review every patch that comes out for this game as 'meh' for as long as it runs.