boring.

[Amnmaat]

That isn't unique to XIV though. Every MMO experiences a gradual (or sometimes sharp) decline in players after an expansion launch or major update. A lot of these players play for one or two things, get it done, unsubscribe and wait for the next update (or never come back). The drop isn't a surprise or a concern really. It's the noticeable retention loss of the base that would be a major concern. As in if every subsequent expansion or update sees less and less active, concurrent players. XIV has been consistently healthy in that department and has even grown from expansion to expansion. In the future of course things will change.

Extremes and Shiva Unreal are meant as pretty accessible content though. The latter very much so since it's essentially a tuned up original Shiva and acts as a gateway for fresh 80s to get a foothold into other endgame content. Honestly wished they added it sooner (with more exciting rewards please, talking fox-man).

The problem with relics is that they aren't content in of themselves, they're essentially grinds that require you to do old things (FATES, dungeons, trials) over and over again. The very few unique things to them are some minor trials (ARR/ShB only) with a simple story attached to them. This leads in to the current situation: you don't need the relics for those kind of grinds anymore. You have bi-color gemstones to motivate people to do FATES, Kupo treasure hunts and Wondrous Tails to get them to do old dungeons and holiday events/collaboration in between for good measure. They've lost a lot of their purpose over the expansions and the developers pretty much said as much (as in calling them process of designing relic grinds as boring for everyone involved).

Even with Eureka, the weapons were tacked on, but at least in there they had more of a purpose as pseudo progression gear for all things Eureka and not just a much more annoying tome weapon that will soon be nothing but glam. If you want to argue that the Eurekan/Bozjan content should come sooner then I'm with you, but that runs into issues for other content. /shrug

1. Shiva unreal is not casual content, neither is the new extreme
2. Just because relics didn't bring unique content doesn't mean that it wasn't fun or at the very least kept people coming back. I point you to Yokai as an example; people don't "like" fates, but in reality they do, mainly because it's accessible (casual) and brings friends/community together, essentially the same reason people engaged eureka (and potentially Bozja).

Again, the problem with the game is they prioritize the savage crowd at the start of the patches and then throw a bone at the casuals at the end of patches. Casuals have less patience, it's why you always see a sharp decline in subs, duty roulette every day won't keep them around for long.

[Gula]

I smell a bought account.

[Krotoan]

Not gonna lie, games boring.

So boring you came to the forums to complain that it was boring.


Very constructive. Howabout ANY details about that?

[Razard]

The game just doesn't have lasting power;.

I remember people saying stuff like this 7 goddamn years ago. How times flies.

Food for thought. Maybe what some consider to be this grand weakness might also be interpreted as a strength? Or an intentional design decision? Just throwing stuff out there.

[Clover_Blake]

I remember people saying stuff like this 7 goddamn years ago. How times flies.

I haven't unsubbed ever since. Time flies, indeed!

PS: The game isn't boring. Some people are.

[Lumivyory]

patch 5.3 was trash, just like the patches before it. Only thing that kept me coming back was the story and now its just a convoluted crapfest

SB story was boring (imo) and almost made me quit. But ShB, and especially the last patch, is amazing, the story overall is getting better and better. First time in years I cried over something in the story quest.

Also the newest raid is a lot of fun, I love watching people fail mechanics -evil laugh-

Not gonna lie though, the game could use some more daily content other than just spamming roulettes.
Nevertheless, I've been playing since 2.0 launch and only took a few short breaks because I couldn't pay the sub - still rarely feel bored.

There are many things to make the game less boring and the one I find the most helpful are friends.

But in the end not every game is for everyone, some people will play for years and still have fun and some people will get bored after a few weeks, it's bound to happen. And there is no need to force yourself to enjoy the game, there are plenty of other games out there.

[FF16Necromancer]

Not gonna lie, games boring.

Play another game. That's what Yoshi P suggests.

[Violet_Galaxy]

Play another game. That's what Yoshi P suggests.

Right. People that generally make the "boring" accusation tend to play this game and only this game. Of course it's going to get stale if you play the same thing day in and day out.

[TeraTyrantShadic]

Can we please be more civil and provide more feedback than just "Game is boring..." Seriously... GROW UP, I am trying to address Blue Mage and I have been providing as much information necessary to make my case as to why it should be a normal job. Yet here you are OP, barging in and say... "The game is boring" WHY!? Explain, the reasoning as to why it is boring, here I'll even give you an example. "The Game is boring mainly because the content that has been provided to me are not as engaging as I anticipated. I initially thought that earning relics would be fun but it is a mindless grind fest and I really don't like it maybe if they could made Eureka more enjoyable like make it so the amount of crystals you earn from Anemos to Hydatos increases. Then I can see the fun in it or perhaps they reduces the NM cooldown timer from 2 hours to 5 minutes" This may not be a perfect example but it is a constructive feedback than just "It is Boring".

If you feel FFXIV is boring then play something else. There is more than 1 MMO out there, FFXIV may not be it for you but there is plenty more. FFXI, WoW, TERA, Blade and Soul, PSO2 (Global if you're in america, Japanese if you're in Asia), ESO, MHW (Pseudo-MMO), BDO, Star Wars and many more. There is plenty out there, even I hate the limited job system and wanted it to be removed I have to specify and state why to give insight behind my reasoning. Plus as much I hate one aspect of FFXIV it isn't going to make me shut off the game and say 'Unsubbing'. Rather I do the opposite, because I love FFXIV a lot I am willing to put in time and effort in helping it giving it feedback even if I am not heard out. Sure my posts could be on deaf ears but at least I am trying to be constructive. You on the other hand is doing the very opposite and is far more counterproductive.

[MsMisato]

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umm you ok over there? I tlooks like you bit into our resident troll game of necroing older threads although this one is almost a couple of months old. Not sure if the OP is still playing or not lol.