What are the largest issues plaguing XIV currently?

[Kiurai]

I noticed there's a couple threads floating around rn about how the game needs some large changes, but I think it best the wider community be asked this:

- What do you think is the biggest issue with XIV at current? Do you think that if enough light was brought to said issue (via the subreddits or here on) it will be addressed? Just wondering what this subs biggest gripes are.

[Powercow]

Personally, I find gear to be extraordinarily boring. Not only do we have no really interesting pieces (in terms of effects) but substats are so minimal in effect that it's hard to get excited for any new drops. Heck, even the names are boring: [Raid tier] [item slot] of [stat type]. Every item past the first tier, when the iLvl jump is actually somewhat noticeable, is always treated with a "Oh, that's neat."

That being said, I understand why gear is this boring, and I don't expect it to change. I'm not asking for the absolute mess that BFA's gearing system had, but maybe just a little diversity in items wouldn't kill the game. A proc, new stats, some passive non-generic bonus, set bonuses... the game has the functionality to handle these, but I think they're too afraid to confuse new players to add these in.

[Reap00]

I have been playing the game since beta and I still love it. I play daily and always find things to do. I have a few nit picks here and there but they don't detract from my overall enjoyment. My point is I don't personally think this game has any major issues.

[Lily_Skye]

we dont have mythic plus dungeons

[Morningstar1337]

The most hot button issues I can think of from a gameplay stand point is either lack of combat content (namely Dungeons) or the current state of healers (gutted DPS kits in favor of an expanded healing kit that either is redundant outside Savage/Ultimate at most or makes the GCD spells redundant), and BLU/Limited Jobs in general.

Outside of that. There are also some customization problems such as lack of space for glams (400 fills up really fast, and the plates are too few to cover every job). Available hairstyles (most are short and as I mentioned in another thread, white-coded. And this seems to be because of a contest back in ARR)and Viera and Hrothgar's issues (one gender each, can't wear hats and their hair options are even more limited, I don't think Hrothgar's even have hair options, just face options with fur). The dyes also seem limited with the lack of Orange dyes, saturated purples and missing tertiary colors (one of which is in on gear, but its undyable MNK AF gear)

I'm not sure if there are any issues on the Crafting/Gathering side that aren't there by design (including the overtuned Restoration Expert recipes)

[Haruka_R]

FFXIV income going to other projects, technical limitations, lack of communication, Yoshida.

[Cyreil]

I'd like soulstones as items to be removed. When you unlock your job, that's it. You are that job when you equip the weapon for it. And it needs to be tied into advancing the MSQ. Class and job quests should not be optional side content, especially when skills are locked behind them.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

Honestly I'd be ok with a button reduction. I dont want 8 abilities, but i feel like 16-20 would be a good amount. the 30 plus we have is a bit much imo, especially since many do the same thing.

Fewer more unique abilities would be ideal.

I dont really care about stats on gear unique traits on gear, i find those more of an annoyance than anything really.

there are jobs with less buttons there are jobs with more buttons, it shouldnt be 16/20 buttons for all.

If you just want buttons for the sake of having buttons thats dumb.

[HeulGDarian]

Honestly I'd be ok with a button reduction. I dont want 8 abilities, but i feel like 16-20 would be a good amount. the 30 plus we have is a bit much imo, especially since many do the same thing.

there are jobs with less buttons there are jobs with more buttons, it shouldnt be 16/20 buttons for all.

[Gothicshark]

- What do you think is the biggest issue with XIV at current?.

Housing, needs to be unlimited, with no 30day deconstruction.

Do you think that if enough light was brought to said issue (via the subreddits or here on) it will be addressed?

Everyone knows the issue, Yoshi-P has threatened to 'fall on his sword'* over it a few times, such is the headache over the system.



*Note: Metaphorically.