I wish gear progression was more like FFXI, I played for at least 5 years and while I did play mostly casually, I enjoyed the time it took to get a great piece of gear. There was more of a sense of achievement with everything. I didn't mind I was behind some players or slower at obtaining things. Some people just had more time to play or cared more. I by no means want FFXIV to be turned into FFXI, but I did enjoy obtaining gear in FFXI more than FFXIV.