How has the game positively affected you?

[Nethereal]

I- the question wasnt asking IF the game positively affected you, but HOW.

ie, id youve met close friends, gotten into a new genre, or just found something you really like, etc etc.

Actually had to go re-read the title of the thread.
When I made my first post I must've been operating under the influence because I thought it was "Has the game positively affected you?" And totally ignored the title afterwards.

My bad.

[Juzjuzz]

It made me like multiplayer games.
I met a good friend and played the game with him for 3 years now.
And i had fun, it's a good game.

[Starshower]

I was super shy and introverted... I think this game actually made me more social and I'm way less shy... Might be because of all of the discord calls I've been in.

[Luluna]

I have played for over 10 years now and the good is I have made a lot of friends and met a lot of nice people.

I had bad illness in 2014 and got through that and it was nice to log on and escape.

Then I had a bad accident in 2018 and lost my job due to a really nasty crush injury to my ankle.

Because I have the game it kept me going and I can run and jump and dance round and kill monsters. In reality I struggle to walk now but I love being lost in the game its a escape! I craft in real life and this with the game keeps me sane ^O^ I love the story that is why I play.

[Starshower]

I have played for over 10 years now and the good is I have made a lot of friends and met a lot of nice people.

I had bad illness in 2014 and got through that and it was nice to log on and escape.

Then I had a bad accident in 2018 and lost my job due to a really nasty crush injury to my ankle.

Because I have the game it kept me going and I can run and jump and dance round and kill monsters. In reality I struggle to walk now but I love being lost in the game its a escape! I craft in real life and this with the game keeps me sane ^O^ I love the story that is why I play.

It's so good that this game allowed you to escape! We never know when something like this might happen to us, and it sucks that it happened to you, but I'm glad you can still be productive and play!

[Vyrerus]

It's kept me entertained for years, allowing me to enjoy one of my favorite series again. At first I doubted its charm would hold me after FFXI. FFXIV is a lot different, better in a lot of ways, but far worse in others. They kicked it up a notch though, and I got fairly addicted. 2013 I wasn't feeling it, but by 2014 I was deeply enamored. Still am. Though I still remain critical of changes I don't like.

[Puremallace]

How about simple things? I login thinking I am going to do a daily or go for a mount farm. I see a bard playing and just sit there for an hour. Tipped one bard the other day a million gil as a reward for entertaining me.

[VelKallor]

It's not really my fault good intentions pave the way to hell.

From Andromeda:

Humans say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Why? Do they think there’s a shortage of bad ones? - Karm’Luk P’an Ku "The joy of lucidity"

[Theodric]

I consider it to be the best option on the market at the moment where MMO's are concerned. Though that isn't to say it's perfect.

Still, I became pretty disillusioned with the direction that WoW began taking years ago and ever since FFXIV has managed to be a good way to pass the time - particularly on rainy days when it's dangerous to go hiking or the gym is closed.

Assuming that the conclusion to Zodiark's story is to my liking in 6.0, I can see myself sticking with the game for a few more years at the very least.

[Sandoria]

I love this game. It's inspired me to see what gaming can be as a musical and beautiful artistic story telling experience. That's not even to mention making friends with some of the most wonderful people I've ever met. this game will always have a special place in my heart and I hope it continues to thrive for many years.