Who else is bored? Same Content and Formula...Was SB a waste of money?

[Fonkyama]

I'm also disappointed that they didn't add (yet?) a single new gameplay mechanic with their 2nd expansion.

I loved SB's MSQ. New areas are gorgeous. New jobs are fun to play. I like that they changed how crafter's quests work.

However they really need to add other kind of end game contents. They have gorgeous areas. Those shouldn't only be used for hunts (which are boring as ever) or gathering. Fates were a nice idea during Vanilla, it's time they have them evolve into something people actually care about. WoW went into the right direction with World Quests. I'm not saying they should do the exact same thing, but at least they found a way to have ALL areas being constantly used and meaningful.

In FF14, once you finish MSQ, you're basically afking in your favorite city waiting for your duty to proc.

Sure you can level alts (which you won't be able to gear as your main), you can craft, you can hunt achievements, etc. But there isn't much you can do with your main. Still the same old formula which they should've changed by now. 2nd expansion should mean new way to play too. Not the exact same kind of content as the 4 last years.

At least they were able to change pvp for the better. Now I'm waiting for them to add pve content that will mix things up for the end game.

[Krotoan]

I'm also disappointed that they didn't add (yet?) a single new gameplay mechanic ...

You see your "main" job as being stagnant with no ability to progress gear beyond the gated content yes?

I see my character has (for the time being) perfected one job out of 26 and has many other opportunities to adventure and explore.

You play your way, I'll play mine but I'm sad you don't see it the way I do. It's so much wider an experience than you're giving it credit for. You aren't your "main".

[Fonkyama]

You see your "main" job as being stagnant with no ability to progress gear beyond the gated content yes?

I see my character has (for the time being) perfected one job out of 26 and has many other opportunities to adventure and explore.

You play your way, I'll play mine but I'm sad you don't see it the way I do. It's so much wider an experience than you're giving it credit for. You aren't your "main".

Well I do level some alts, have my crafters/gatherers ready, however there isn't a single thing I did to level them that was new.

Going through PotD with my Samurai or running Copperbell mine pushing two buttons wasn't exactly a mindblowing experience.

I'm happy you enjoy going back to old content with other jobs and I wish I could be too, however I'm disappointed at the lack of new things to do once you're max level. It also doesn't help that with their recent gameplay changes, several classes are simply not fun to play before level 60s+.

[Felis]

I'm also disappointed that they didn't add (yet?) a single new gameplay mechanic with their 2nd expansion.

Diving
Blowgun attacks

In SB, there is no growth....all there is once you have done your raids for the week and capped for the week....

Only if you limit yourself to raids

[Fonkyama]

Diving
Blowgun attacks

I do hope we'll see blowgun attack makes it return in reputation quests!

As for diving, can we really say it added something new? I was happy during my first dive session, however not only undersea areas are way too empty, the fact that they didn't add undersea combat quickly made it kinda useless. I enjoy being able to dive, but now that's it's here, they need to make something with it. Are you truly happy simply diving and... doing nothing but gathering/swimming?

[Thunda_Cat_SMASH]

swimming?

Add it to the Mist and yes.