Yoshi-P is still right about taking breaks to play other games

[Johners]

While this is a natural part of the content release cycle in any MMO, it's absolutely important to remind ourselves of Yoshi-P's own words regarding taking breaks from XIV if you're feeling burnt by the game... especially given the negative feedback regarding content such as the new relic "grind".

Yoshida "It's alright not to play it everyday. Since it's just a game, you can stop forcing yourself if it's hard on you to keep that up. Rather, it'll just pile up unnecessary stress if you limit yourself into playing just that one game since there are so many other games out there. So, do come back and play it to your heart's content when the major patch kicks in, then stop it to play other games before you got burnt out, and then come back for another major patch. This will actually make me happier, and in the end, I think this is the best solution I can answer for keeping your motivation up for the game."

Source of comment/translation: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme...otivation_and/

I started FFXIV in April 2021 as part of the "WoW Exodus" and while I hear a simplified version of this Yoshi-P quote a lot, it's seemingly not something many XIV players actually do. This is not to say you have to like or dislike the game at any point in it's lifecycle but rather an observation that many XIV players are still seemingly doing the same thing WoW players did for years prior to Shadowlands, "hate playing".

There's various forum threads right now with feedback and complaints on various pieces of content in patch 6.35 and/or Endwalker's end game as a whole. There's too much to comment on in this one thread but what it does show is that much like WoW, there's a huge diversity within the player base in terms of content engagement/enjoyment without a way to really categorise them.

Whether or not you enjoy FFXIV in its current state is something that only you can determine but if you're not liking the game, leaving sooner is better than later. The game's design still allows you to everything (bar seasonal events) in the future.

More importantly, they're a business and not your friend. Square Enix (or any publisher for that matter) will respond to a 20% dip in player count and revenue more than they will a 20% increase in negative forum/social media posts. The 20% is an arbitrary number but you get the idea.

Finally, happy patch 6.35 everybody! If you're enjoying the game still, I'm happy for you. If you're not the game, I hope you find a game that does make you happy!

[TomsYoungerBro]

Also using Yoshi P's own words and literal presentation powerpoint he made: Players complaining/criticizing/offering feedback is a good thing because they still care.

[Aexnidaral]

I'd be willing to take longer/more extended breaks if it didn't mean I'd lose my house lol

[Raskbuck]

Untie the monthly sub from houses and FC Leadership, and I'd be happy to take a break until 7.0 or more.

Yoshida doesn't mind if you take a break, provided you maintain a constant subscription.

[Raoabolic]

What, and miss out on this PvP season's battle bass rewards?
:^)

[Stormpeaks]

Does that mean you can unsubscribe then ? Oh wait you cant because then your house auto demolishes, so much for encouraging people to take breaks and play other games eh ?

[Hanayumi]

Does that mean you can unsubscribe then ? Oh wait you cant because then your house auto demolishes, so much for encouraging people to take breaks and play other games eh ?

Easy! Just don't get a house, why have one if you're not going to use it in the 1st place?

[Stormpeaks]

Easy! Just don't get a house, why have one if you're not going to use it in the 1st place?

Really ? That's your response to that ? Lmao.

[Silver-Strider]

Really ? That's your response to that ? Lmao.

TBF, personally housing is relatively useless outside of Gardening purposes. I suppose if interior decorator is your preferred end game, I could understand wanting a place to decorate your own way but how many with a house actually bother to redecorate once they've found a set up they like? Hell, I used to have my house have a restaurant but apart from going there to dump off whatever frivolous seasonal event furniture I earned or something my retainers stole from someone's house, I have very little reason to interact with the house anymore.

The only other discernible purpose is to have quick access to a marketboard/retainers depending on the proximity of those to your house but Limsa has that as well (if you can tolerate the playerbase there). I do enjoy that aspect of my house but I can see myself letting it go if I don't play the game anymore.

It's a matter of opinion at the end of the day though

[Katashi90]

People often forgets that FF14 is a live service game, and it's PvE to boot. PvE generally has low replayability compared to PvP live service genres, such as FPS shooters and MOBAs. What FF14 has to offer : Newer boss fights for you to crack its mechanics, beat it, get their gear and call it a day. Anything else would be non-gameplay related activities such as role-playing, self-organized activities with FC members, fishing etc. Players whom lament FF14 for not having grindy content are just begging devs to give them a reason to waste their time on this game. But just as the devs have made their stance, your time is yours solely. It's up to individuals to think how they want to use their time wisely, than expecting devs to grant fulfillment for them.