I need to do this in a space where it will be appreciated or at least understood.

The Trust system is, and I realize this is a high bar and that’s acknowledged, the greatest system in any MMORPG of remotely the same design, that isn’t tied to personal character expression.

It’s better than automated group assembly, it’s better than deterministic currency gearing, it’s better than WoW’s “personal loot.” I love all of those systems, but trusts are the pinnacle of approachability and enjoyment as it relates to storytelling, gearing and learning to play within instanced content.

The Scions of the Seventh Dawn are the only companions I need to enjoy FFXIV. I of course reserve the right to join an actual FC if I find myself entering a long stint in the game (at the time of this writing my sub runs out in 5 days, and I’ll largely be playing WoW for a few months), but knowing the Scions have my back, and will be waiting when I return, assures that that return is inevitable. I find myself complimenting them out loud for their performance and thanking them for guiding me through fights on a regular basis. I promise I’m not crazy, or some lonely shut-in with no friends, I just love these characters like I love the cast of any Final Fantasy game, and this one is designed to be played for longer, so of course I’m attached!

Trusts are my condition to return to FFXIV, and the only reason I tolerate their absence in WoW is because WoW’s approachable casual open world game is top tier. I don’t do instances in WoW as enjoyably as I do in FFXIV with the Scions.

That’s all I want to say right now, thank you for reading! You folks are so lucky to have trusts, I hope you appreciate them!