Thread: The Current Status of FFXIV Patch 3.1 and How to Address it Moving Forward

Originally Posted by RiceisNice

Nowadays it's a lot easier said than done for a lot of people because they've blatantly went opposite of what they've said a handful of times. Housing, 2.0 warrior, 3.0 GB/WM, and "dps tax" on BRD/MCH just to name a few.

I'm not sure those cases are really the same, though. The housing thing always did sort of confuse me, but in terms of the various class issues, they've later determined that their initial stance was incorrect or something, based on further feedback/analysis of whatever metrics they use, presumably. Just because the data looks a certain way to them and they later decide to change something based on a new interpretation or based on player feedback doesn't mean they were outright lying or anything. They've usually been nothing but transparent (except regarding housing--and I'll agree that was one of their biggest blunders since relaunch).

When it comes to changes, SE has always had a very resistant/conservative design ethos, dating back all the way to the beginning of FFXI. They're more responsive now than they ever were but, to be honest--I would rather they're a bit resistant. I hated the constant rollercoaster of changes in WoW, so it's fine by me if SE takes a bit longer to gather feedback and data and the like before making more careful adjustments.