Some people really need to take a step back and take a break. I just did for 2 months. Works wonders. Sounds like the devs pissed on your cerials and slapped the dog.

I am not a big fan of the shallowness of the combat as well but holy shit. Way to blow things out of proportions. I tried other MMOs and XIV is by far the best for me personally (Guild Wars 2 being the only exception in a few aspects like the combat). Feedback is very important so I'll give it but this doom and gloom here.. 10 years or so and counting. lol