First off, I just want to say that I have been playing SWTOR since launch. I left that game due to the horrible new "Expansion". it was a hard decision. And before that, I left WOW for the same thing. I have started playing FF14, trying to find my new "home". And I am sure there are many others out there as well like me.
So for all of you veteran FF14 players, no flaming required. These are just my personal observations, so take it with a grain of salt.
There are a LOT of pros and cons for this game, and right now I have played for my initial 30 days after purchasing and downloading the game. And I have subbed for this month.
Here are a few of the things in this game that, so far, I am not a fan of.
1. Limited character abilities and skills tree. Would be nice to actually have some combos and different skills to choose from. This would enhance the gameplay. Right now I find it kind of boring to only have 3 or 4 attacks at level 50.
2. Forced dungeons/flashpoints as part of the progression. NOT a fan of this at all. I am more of a solo player, so having to depend on a "Duty" to pop while leveling is no fun. I understand that it is a part of the storyline and is that way to explain what is going on in the FF14 universe. Still, not a fan of it.
3. The crafting skills are pretty good. The only complaint about those I have, is the cooking skill. Just seems like the recipes require a ton more items to create the foodstuffs, than the rest of the crafting skills do. Just seems a little lopsided and needs to be trimmed down some.
4. The biggest issue by far that I think needs to be added, is the ability to save your HUD and GUI settings. So that way you can apply those to any new or alt character.
There are a lot of things I do like about the game too though.
Being able to craft just about everything is great.
The graphics are really good as well as the cut scenes. Makes gameplay very nice.
Players seem to be a lot more helpful and nicer, not so toxic like some of the jerks on those "other" MMORPG's.
I am still learning things about this game. Still on the fence about sticking with it or not. Ill give it another month to feel it out, and see if this is the one or not.