Seeing hate toward "refugees from other MMOs?"

[linayar]

Different strokes for different folks. You prefer they say it behind your back, I prefer to know they're scum right then and there.

For what reason? If they're enough of a scum to break the ToS, then they should be reported. Otherwise, it's largely irrelevant as you'll likely to not encounter them often enough to matter much unless you're both stuck doing the same niche contents, which is where the ignore function should be used if available.

The idea that people could be openly toxic means there is a lack of rule enforcement, which is bigger concern than knowing whether someone is a scum.

[Caurcas]

In addendum to my earlier statements. I would also say sprouts are largely irrelevant, as most are not likely to ever be of use to you or make it to end game. Best to be indifferent, because 90% aren't going to open their eyes and read anything you say to them.

[AngelCheese77]

My sis and I both played WoW before coming to FF14. I could care less about what other games you have or are playing.

[Mostly_Raxus]

As someone wh has played most every mmo on the market, and still does ill say this:

Every game thinks they have the best community.
Every game thinks that every other game is way more toxic.
Every game thinks that all its problems are caused by the converts from other games.
Every game shares about 80% of their player base with everyone else.

If you are being harassed because of your love for something please report them and don't think you are the problem. but realize if you say for instance"Destiny 2 is way better than wow" wile playing wow you will get hate, don't be that guy. and if you are a ffxiv only player judging someone for enjoying other games take a step back and look at it subjectively, how can you call this community the best if its built on that amount of hate.

Have kindness for anyone you play with, we are all here to relax and have fun, and its up to us players to make that happen.

[Krotoan]

Is this a genuine sentiment among the community? I worry of being ostracized or worse if I even bring up the fact that I used to play WoW while in a duty with people.

There are people like this in every gaming community. People who believe that you are no "true" fan and are something to fear/deride just because you played a different game.

It's not unique to FFXIV.

Every MMO (and I've played a lot for a long time) have people like this. They just need that mob, us VS them, dynamic to feel good about their choice.

Ignore and enjoy. Plenty of pleasant players to balance them out.

[Kyu-Momo]

To be honest, I only ever see the WoW hate/comparisons on the forums and on reddit. in-game, it's usually pretty chill.

That being said, welcome to the game. I hope you have lots of fun!

[Rinhi]

So I am going to show Naaura how it is done to put someone on ignore. I will go first

gcbtw
sad that you didn't even try to argue and went straight to this, totally not toxic, by the way!

[Neoyoshi]

Honestly the only sentiment I've seen is how happy people are about the influx.

I may have some mixed feelings for one internet personality in particular that hails from World of Warcraft; but at the end of the day, all revenue that goes towards Squire-Enix is good revenue.

[Rhus]

This games player base is a lot more smug than wow's if you haven't noticed already

The so-called Triple Legends are the worst, avoid them at all cost

[DPZ2]

... and it has me very concerned that in every other alliance or full-party duty I play, there's someone complaining about all the "WoW refugees."

Funny, the only time I ever have a Conversation about anything is in the MSQ Roulette, where the longer cut-scenes allow for typing in party chat. And those conversations aren't about WoW refugees. Bad puns, the weather, comments about glamours, sure. WoW? Never.

Alliance Raids and 8-person duties are typically spent running from point to point, dealing with mobs and bosses in a timely manner and No. Conversation. Whatsoever.

How you can actually type in chat while the tank is running to the next set of mobs, let alone hold cogent conversations with fellow party members, is beyond me. In the short amount of time you've been playing, you certainly ran into a plethora of chatty party members. Unlike. Everyone. Else. In. Game.

Have fun.