I guess it's time

[HeavenlyArmed]

500k is an ok number, nothing special about it.

But if you compare to 2.0, let's say 2.0 had 900k

It's an huge loss, and that's why i keep saying FFXIV has low numbers, it used to have a lot more

"But if you compare to 2.0, let's say it had this number. No one has ever sourced this number, and there's no way the number is actually correct, but let's say it had this number. This number is way bigger than the number that's sort of sourced, so the game is objectively losing a lot of players."

[Caitlyn]

The question is: Do you really want to play the same (old) game over and over again for the next 10 years? Answer: No one will.

If you want to keep FFXIV successfull, you have to change it. Some things could be radical, but the game must go forward. Keep it fresh, exciting and fun.

Here's a question: if you were given the choice to change only ONE thing about FFXIV, no matter how radical the change would be, what would you decide to alter?

Hard decision. There are alot of things I would like to change, but those things arent radical enough (like deeper character costumization or no more normal mode raids). Maybe a rework of the current class/combat system:

No fixed classes or jobs.
More like having your weapon, your gear and a fixed amount of skills. You can obtain your skills by learning/buying them. You can also upgrade them by spending points (like PvP). You have the freedom to choose your own personal Limit Break. And you can also choose between traditional tab targeting and a new aim targeting system. You can keep your old job or start creating a new one...

Example: Guardian
- Lance, Shield, Plate-Armour
- Tank- and Heal-Skills
- DPS-LB1 and -LB2, Healer-LB3
- Tab-Targeting System

[SpiritMuse]

The question is: Do you really want to play the same (old) game over and over again for the next 10 years? Answer: No one will.

If it's a good game that I like, sure. I've just started yet another playthrough of the Mass Effect trilogy, games I've owned for a long time and have played many times. I'm still not sick of them.

So basically what I'm saying is your "answer" is wrong.

[Cakekizyy]

If it's a good game that I like, sure. I've just started yet another playthrough of the Mass Effect trilogy, games I've owned for a long time and have played many times. I'm still not sick of them.

So basically what I'm saying is your "answer" is wrong.

Agree here. Currently playingvSkyrim.

[MagiusNecros]

The question is: Do you really want to play the same (old) game over and over again for the next 10 years? Answer: No one will.

Pokemon and Monster Hunter. Pokemon is Pokemon and I'll probably play every mainline entry like a bum.

Having a blast with MHX/Generations atm though. Adding slight changes to offer dynamic new playstyles within the weapon classes brings in new depth to the combat system.

Meanwhile in XIV...sleep emotes...look forward to it.

I mean I'm still gonna give Derp Dungeons a go but I'll be honest Monster Hunter is like a separate MMO of it's own.(And has it's own too in Japan onry) And is actually fun. All the time. And I don't have to bitch on a forum and say "shit sux" because it is fine as is.

I've said it before but if they fail spectacularly when 4.0 releases I'll just have to accept I'm not their target audience because bumrushing the story and seeing little content worth doing and just afking at FC house is not how I want to be spending my 15 banana's a month.