XIV is a glorified sims game.
The playstyle is not dynamic, compare it to blade and soul, tera online (granted I hate this game, the combat was fun).
There is no risk/reward because we cannot further our own ability to play. There is no specific skill tree, where somone could be more proficient in a certain element etc. There is no dodging, there is no tactical play at all in reality. There is maybe one or two set in stone ways to complete a duty and that's that - the only difference is how many numbers are being put out and the occasional luck with RNG.

Think about it, has there ever been a time where you've been told to dps harder? Or to survive something longer?
XIV is heavily based on math, not actual skill or intelligent plays. You simply CANNOT dps any harder than the game allows you to. The same could be said for any other game, but XIV is even more restricted to it.

Even a simple game like League of Legends offers a more dynamic playstyle, even the weakest champion can overcome the greatest opponent if they outplay them. You CANNOT outplay anything in XIV because everything is linear. EVERYTHING, including the rotation and phases of a boss.