If I could interview Yoshida.

[Elexia]

I believe it because I see it said constantly here. And sorry to break it to you, but I don't lose sleep at night over a video game.

You sure make it seem like you do, since whenever someone writes FFXI it sends you into a tizzy. You said it yourself:

"Over a video game"

So seeing FFXI shouldn't bother you, it's just a video game.

[Isaveron]

You sure make it seem like you do, since whenever someone writes FFXI it sends you into a tizzy.

I ignored most people who mention XI. What does irk me are delusional sad people like yourself, who don't even want to admit the truth.

[Elexia]

who don't even want to admit the truth.

Said the one that ignores the fact most people that mention FFXI are usually talking about taking what works and make it better. Even your insecure self can admit that XIV shouldn't have released worse than an MMORPG they've been maintaining for 8 years at the time.

[Colino]

If I could interview OP:

1) Go play the game or don't, whatever dude.

That's about it.

[Ashthra]

The game had very few strengths, story being one of them.

You know, when I read posts like yours, and look at your post history, I can't help but wonder why you dropped real money on a game you clearly detest and take every opportunity to bash, while venerating a game you, apparently, are somehow physically prevented from playing (I'm assuming there's a shock collar, rabid pitbull, and/or gun-toting murderer involved).

I mean, it's okay to hate a game you've spent six months playing for free, because it's normal to have that much time and energy to waste, the recession being what it is, but really, I don't see how it's healthy. And paying for the privilege of trolling on the forums of a game you hate is...going beyond the point of unhealthy and into Obsessive Compulsive Self-Flagellation Land.

But whatever. Your money, your problems.

[CrystalObsidian]

I've been playing FFXI recently, for just a couple weeks on my bf's account. All I wanted to do was raise my own chocobo (which is fun and epic!!) But I was also allowed to level up whatever job I wanted and get into parties, explore, etc.

I chose DRG mostly, but as I fought, I thought it was kinda dull and slow, even with a lovely dragon by my side. Every time I tried leveling up (whether it be solo or with a party), I would get bored quickly and would want to play FFXIV. I really appreciate it's fast paced fighting and leveling. Though I didn't realize how MUCH I appreciated it until I tried FFXI.

When I explored, the last thing I thought about was Eorzea. The terrain and areas felt so different, the music was different, the fighting was different..

So the point of all this babble, is that FFXIV DOES NOT feel like FFXI at all. Of course I didn't play for years like most FFXI players, and didn't experience as much content. But going between the two games nearly every day really showed my how different they were.

It's all IMO of course, but if you want to continue thinking FFXIV is morphing into FFXI, then have at it

[Mahayana]

Mr. Yoshida, I would like to get some straight answers from you regarding the motivations and reasoning behind the direction XIV appears to be going in.

I really wish you could get those answers from him. Don't let these rejects on the forum bring you down. Asking these types of questions here is just asking for flame, and that's because everyone who would side with you has either lost hope in the game already or went back to broken XI. Me? I'm on the TERA bandwagon now and just visit this forum for a laugh now and then.

[SniperRifle]

I really wish you could get those answers from him. Don't let these rejects on the forum bring you down. Asking these types of questions here is just asking for flame, and that's because everyone who would side with you has either lost hope in the game already or went back to broken XI. Me? I'm on the TERA bandwagon now and just visit this forum for a laugh now and then.

I'm actually going to be picking up TERA as well to pass the time til 2.0.

[Ashthra]

Didn't TERA bomb horribly in Korea?

I mean, it bombed in Korea, where bot-fests like Lineage and Aion thrived. Hell, MMO grinding is practically their national sport. And TERA bombed there. Does that not worry you, slightly?

[Jennestia]

Didn't TERA bomb horribly in Korea?

I mean, it bombed in Korea, where bot-fests like Lineage and Aion thrived. Hell, Starcraft is practically the national sport. And TERA bombed there. Does that not worry you, slightly?

Yes, Tera is doing pretty badly in both Korea and Japan -- Two different reasons, one universal reason being lack of content and it being 'same ole same ole'.