Why do you like this game?

[Crasherino]

Just a genuine question, I want to understand what it is that keeps such a large number of people interested in this game, because while I'm currently playing it and "enjoying" it for what it is, for the most part for me it just feels like a very average MMO at best.

When I look at the game from a combat stand point, it ranks one of the worst I've ever seen for complexity and overall thought required to get the best out of your character, the global cooldown is bad enough, but the overall lack of skills to use sometimes amazes me and this is the number 1 thing that makes me question how this game has such a large playerbase.

Then I wonder, is it the end game content? I mean, it can't be, surely? there's pvp which I sometimes question why it exists at all, for the casuals there's the run once a week nier raid, and get 450 tokens a week from the same 4 boring dungeons, then for the more active pre-made people theres the ext/savage content in addition, my gripe with the entirety of the PvE in this game is that for the most part, once you've experienced it once, it's virtually the same thing on repeat without fail.
Boss mechanics work off patterns that go on repeat, so once you remember that there's not much challenge even in the hardest content (providing you can find a group to pre-made with that doesn't have the memory of a goldfish), there's no real reaction mechanics and stuff that really tests a players skill, not unless you count "remembering" as skill.

I can only assume the case that this game isn't my cup of tea, I really enjoyed the story of the game, but I just expected something great about the end-game content of this game to hold such a large playerbase, and for the life of me I can't figure out what I'm missing out, I level alts, I've tried doing gathering and I only managed to get 1 to 70 so far which was a far-cry from "fun" for me, crafting has never particularly been my thing either and I don't think I've managed to get one passed 30, so tell me, what else is there to do outside of farming dungeons for glam? or using the pose feature to take screenshots with? what is it that's keeping people playing?

[zeylos]

Just a genuine question, I want to understand what it is that keeps such a large number of people interested in this game, because while I'm currently playing it and "enjoying" it for what it is, for the most part for me it just feels like a very average MMO at best.

When I look at the game from a combat stand point, it ranks one of the worst I've ever seen for complexity and overall thought required to get the best out of your character, the global cooldown is bad enough, but the overall lack of skills to use sometimes amazes me and this is the number 1 thing that makes me question how this game has such a large playerbase.

Then I wonder, is it the end game content? I mean, it can't be, surely? there's pvp which I sometimes question why it exists at all, for the casuals there's the run once a week nier raid, and get 450 tokens a week from the same 4 boring dungeons, then for the more active pre-made people theres the ext/savage content in addition, my gripe with the entirety of the PvE in this game is that for the most part, once you've experienced it once, it's virtually the same thing on repeat without fail.
Boss mechanics work off patterns that go on repeat, so once you remember that there's not much challenge even in the hardest content (providing you can find a group to pre-made with that doesn't have the memory of a goldfish), there's no real reaction mechanics and stuff that really tests a players skill, not unless you count "remembering" as skill.

I can only assume the case that this game isn't my cup of tea, I really enjoyed the story of the game, but I just expected something great about the end-game content of this game to hold such a large playerbase, and for the life of me I can't figure out what I'm missing out, I level alts, I've tried doing gathering and I only managed to get 1 to 70 so far which was a far-cry from "fun" for me, crafting has never particularly been my thing either and I don't think I've managed to get one passed 30, so tell me, what else is there to do outside of farming dungeons for glam? or using the pose feature to take screenshots with? what is it that's keeping people playing?

I like how it feels like a MMOJRPG instead of just an MMORPG. I choose to main this game over WoW simply beacause of graphics. The graphics on this gamem migth very well be some of my favourite ever

[EnigmaticDodo]

Having an FC, helping people out in that FC and trying to clear the 'hard content' keeps me in the game. I agree with pretty much everything you said though

[zeylos]

Just a genuine question, I want to understand what it is that keeps such a large number of people interested in this game, because while I'm currently playing it and "enjoying" it for what it is, for the most part for me it just feels like a very average MMO at best.

When I look at the game from a combat stand point, it ranks one of the worst I've ever seen for complexity and overall thought required to get the best out of your character, the global cooldown is bad enough, but the overall lack of skills to use sometimes amazes me and this is the number 1 thing that makes me question how this game has such a large playerbase.

Then I wonder, is it the end game content? I mean, it can't be, surely? there's pvp which I sometimes question why it exists at all, for the casuals there's the run once a week nier raid, and get 450 tokens a week from the same 4 boring dungeons, then for the more active pre-made people theres the ext/savage content in addition, my gripe with the entirety of the PvE in this game is that for the most part, once you've experienced it once, it's virtually the same thing on repeat without fail.
Boss mechanics work off patterns that go on repeat, so once you remember that there's not much challenge even in the hardest content (providing you can find a group to pre-made with that doesn't have the memory of a goldfish), there's no real reaction mechanics and stuff that really tests a players skill, not unless you count "remembering" as skill.

I can only assume the case that this game isn't my cup of tea, I really enjoyed the story of the game, but I just expected something great about the end-game content of this game to hold such a large playerbase, and for the life of me I can't figure out what I'm missing out, I level alts, I've tried doing gathering and I only managed to get 1 to 70 so far which was a far-cry from "fun" for me, crafting has never particularly been my thing either and I don't think I've managed to get one passed 30, so tell me, what else is there to do outside of farming dungeons for glam? or using the pose feature to take screenshots with? what is it that's keeping people playing?

also, I feel like a lot of ppl probs just play this one cuz most other MMOs suck. If MMOS were to rise again I doubt XIV would stand much of a chance in the market. It isnt bad but its onyl got its story, graphics and the title Final Fantasy goign for it if Im completely honest. Lore is good but WoW is way better. Combat is ok but most ppl prefer action. A good game but certainly not a spectacular one. (This is my opinion plz dont start a fight)

[ChaoticCrimson]

The story and music are big selling points to me. I've also met a lot of cool people in the last couple years since I've been playing, and I really enjoy the FC I'm in. I also like the overall aesthetic of the game, not to mention I've had fun putting the time and effort to make my game house look nice.

[SturmChurro]

I like this game more than other mmorpgs, and I think it is probably the best one out there currently. I actually love this game, and wish they would add more great content for us to play. I mostly play for glamour, slowly mount farm, killing time in general, I like the feel of the game, and the story is decent (one time through). Don't even do savage, don't find it fun (not when it's current), don't need the stress anyway. This game should appeal to many different players - which probably explains the large amount of players.

ESO, isn't bad, has cool PvP, but I just don't like the game at all. I hate the weapon switching thing and 4 skills, and don't get me started on the aggressive microtransactions and loot boxes. Their "limited time only, get it now"! ploys. PvE is awful in that game, I still play that game on and off, but for story - I am an Elder Scrolls fan.

WoW, I only like PvP in that game. Never got into it when I was younger, so never had any "nostalgia" or whatever else when classic came out.

SWTOR, Honestly, I cannot believe that game is still going. Full of loot boxes and aggressive microtransactions. Not to mention feeling dated (movement, animations), with slow release schedules (slower than ffxiv if you think this is bad). I used to love Star Wars, but the franchise has been, and is being ruined.

Black Desert, too much grind, too much microtransactions - them being a part necessity to gear up iirc. Waste of time, unless you literally live in that game.

Various other Korean MMO's, garbage.. straight up garbage. None of them are good, most of them have dead communities, and the gameplay and movement is clunky. Characters look extremely generic, etc., etc. Mentions would be Archeage, blade & soul, Tera..

Oh, forgot Guild Wars 2, not bad.. doesn't feel clunky.. Just boring.. The best way to explain that game would be it's boring.

[Hugowulf]

Cat boys

[KatieConnr]

I have always been a big fan of the stories in the FF world of games. I very much like this one. I also enjoy the graphics, and the setting in general. Eorzea is a lovely place to spend my time and i enjoy it very much.

Now the "official" answer:
As many others, I suffer from ALTitis. The fact that i can do all the fun jobs on just one character is a HUGE selling point to me

Overall, I am happy with this game and enjoy it very much

[Berteaux_Braumegain]

I just like Final Fantasy. I've played I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, X-2, and a number of other side games.

[Hysterior]

For me the KSP were:
- Final Fantasy MMO (pretty much played every single FF games so I knew I would at least try it - You are a fanboy or you are not)
- Being able to change classes at will (I get bored easily so I like to hop from one job to the other)
- Lalafells