FFXIV is too simplistic and bland

[dinnertime]

To be honest I used to have some of these opinions, some I still agree on like the overworld/zone design, homogenized job design and boring equipment, but I learned to just appreciate what FFXIV does have to offer. These days I only play FFXIV for the story, new (but otherwise short-lived) battle content and social interactions. The game doesn't completely fulfill what I wanted in an MMO but it's still enjoyable.

I would be surprised if FFXIV drifted from its current content roadmap and significantly changed the fundamentals in the next expansion, especially this late into its lifespan.

[MsMisato]

To be honest I used to have some of these opinions, some I still agree on like the overworld/zone design, homogenized job design and boring equipment, but I learned to just appreciate what FFXIV does have to offer. These days I only play FFXIV for the story, new (but otherwise short-lived) battle content and social interactions. The game doesn't completely fulfill what I wanted in an MMO but it's still enjoyable.

I would be surprised if FFXIV drifted from its current content roadmap and significantly changed the fundamentals in the next expansion, especially this late into its lifespan.

They have changed the fundamentals quite a few times. It wouldn't surprise me if it changes again before 6.0.