I'd say modern FFXI would be less time consuming than it's original incarnation. XI and XIV dont demand the same time from you, you can't really dispute that. My main gripe with OP's point is that he hits at fundamental game design that isn't so easily changed without effecting almost every system. If he was just asking for more engaging FATE content or more interesting quests alright you got a point some may disagree but atleast it's a more solid argument than some of his other points. The travel section for example needs to go. It's literally asking to hide loading screens not much magic in that.