"Everyone's so open and friendly" is a lie

[KizuyaKatogami]

FFXIV has no direct competition and to be honest hasn't had one in years. The people against constructive criticism will feel justified because of the game's success. It's just not going to change until an actual new big successful MMORPG takes its place by offering what it doesn't. Or interest in MMORPGs collapses so bad the game loses significant income generation on its own.

I have a long list of peeves with its current design but I'm not expecting them to be addressed. Because despite what I think the game keeps growing in popularity.

Oh for sure. That’s why it’s so sad like, yes the game is growing atm but i’m not so blind by 14’s success as to think it’s purely because it has no faults. It’s just moreso there’s no competition right now. I’m hoping something comes out in the near future that either gives 14 competition that it causes some kind of turnaround in the way the community handles criticism, or a game i can at least jump ship too lol.

[Minnel]

Oh for sure. That’s why it’s so sad like, yes the game is growing atm but i’m not so blind by 14’s success as to think it’s purely because it has no faults. It’s just moreso there’s no competition right now. I’m hoping something comes out in the near future that either gives 14 competition that it causes some kind of turnaround in the way the community handles criticism, or a game i can at least jump ship too lol.

I'm hoping Lost Ark and Elden Ring does well when they do decide to launch in NA.

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

I'm hoping Lost Ark and Elden Ring does well when they do decide to launch in NA.

Elden ring isn't an MMO tho, it's a souls like.

And lost are will likely be another failure after a few months, like arch age, Tera, etc, etc.

[Tanitt]

In my experience, the rules against harrassment have worked wonders.

[NorthernLadMSP]

Just found out that FFXIV just won the 2021 Golden Joystick award for Best Game Community (and the Still Playing award). Make of that what you will.

https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-jo...-2021-winners/

[AiUsagi]

It should be left to the discretion of the player if they want to have contact with someone anymore & those wishes should be respected.

[Nekaru_Infitima]

Just found out that FFXIV just won the 2021 Golden Joystick award for Best Game Community (and the Still Playing award). Make of that what you will.

https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-jo...-2021-winners/

I mean I can argue with that list because Dark Souls is listed as 'ultimate game of ALL time.'

That is clearly Xenogears. Best story, forever.

[KizuyaKatogami]

Just found out that FFXIV just won the 2021 Golden Joystick award for Best Game Community (and the Still Playing award). Make of that what you will.

https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-jo...-2021-winners/

Tbh idek who the other options were for these. I dont watch these award things cuz a lot of them seemed to be rigged but it isnt too much of a surprise 14 won. The community is huge.

[StriderShinryu]

Oh for sure. That’s why it’s so sad like, yes the game is growing atm but i’m not so blind by 14’s success as to think it’s purely because it has no faults. It’s just moreso there’s no competition right now. I’m hoping something comes out in the near future that either gives 14 competition that it causes some kind of turnaround in the way the community handles criticism, or a game i can at least jump ship too lol.

I mean, if the game and the developers are that bad, you can actually "jump ship" now lol There's nothing stopping you and the way you describe the situation here makes it sound like it's nearly pure torture for you

[Caurcas]

I mean I can argue with that list because Dark Souls is listed as 'ultimate game of ALL time.'

That is clearly Xenogears. Best story, forever.

Xenogears is overrated and the whole second disc is cutscenes.