Quote Originally Posted by Dfess View Post
WoW doesn't need to add a mandatory story since it's optional. FFXIV is the only game in the genre holding itself back. No one is saying to remove the story. Just let players choose if they want to do the story or not. Like I said this game isn't getting shorter with new expansions and eventually it will get to a point where the only people playing are the people caught up with current content. It will be the eventual death of the game.
You are missing the point that this is a Final Fantasy game first and foremost. FF games are heavily story driven and this title is no different. I know this is unusual in the genre but that is how this game is directed. The game does very well for itself so although some people may not be interested in this type of mmo many others enjoy it. OHHH where is that the many deaths of FFXIV post now when I need it!