I have now almost played the game to level 80 - my first level 80. I really found the game exciting, but something that has been a bit strange throughout my leveling is; - that even though the world is full of mobs and NPCs and despite a really nice weather system, the world seems dead all over! The mobs stand still on the same spot or move only a few steps around, Even though a mob is killed 1 inch away from another mob, that mob don't respond at all! When you fly up in the sky and look down, you can see mobs scattered around for miles, but still it feels almost lifeless! Towns in general are often ghosttown, i was so exited to visit Ishgard, a really cool citadel; - but again.... dead! Today there is maby 100 npc in the main city's, but there should be thousands of npc's in all the main cities, and mobs roaming the area outside; - some mobs roaming in pact's; - even stealthed mobs from time to time, that would be scary to level up alone. Even if places around the world of the game is empty of players(IRL), nothing should feel empty or ghosted! Even if I was the only player on the server, the city's had to be buzzing with people(NPC) and their deeds.
I'm sure there will be more with a different opinion, others who think's the game is 100% perfect, but this is MY opinion; - my experience. I have taken my time in the game and have already played several hundred hours; - so I have a bit of experience and at the same time, a little fresh eyes on the game.
Final Fantasy XIV has otherwise taken me by storm, what a fantastic game and what a fantastic gripping story. Final Fantasy XIV is a wonderful experience, but is certainly not perfect; - and it probably never will be either. I look forward to the 'endgame', waiting anxiously to be surprised; - everyone says that this is where the fun starts!
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