Time to Quit

[Theodric]

If 7.0 doesn't dangle anything that intrigues me then I'm out for good. I'm already getting my MMO fix by hopping between ESO and WoW when time permits. Neither game is perfect, though both attract players who actually want to play a video game as opposed to the growing number of FFXIV players who simply want to log on, attend 'venues' and do little but the same tiresome duties over and over and over again for tomestones.

The pendulum will eventually swing back in the other direction and will hopefully strike a better balance in due time. Furthermore, eventually something genuinely refreshing will enter the market and enjoy being the 'next big thing' in a market in dire need of some healthy competition. It's just a matter of time.

[Atelier-Bagur]

I'm gonna be honest with you guys. You may as well just stop wasting your time holding out for 7.0

At this point I severely doubt that the next expansion somehow will answer all of your content prayers. The combat isn't going to change, the questing isn't going to change, outworld content isn't going to change, class design isn't going to change and the game will NOT try to hold your sub hostage via grindable chores.

This is the game. This is FFXIV. The only way 7.0 will mean anything to you guys if somehow they just completely rework the entire structure of the game.

I'm saying this because it's shocking how much I'm seeing people holding out so hard for 7.0 to somehow be vastly different than what we've had so far and I'm not talking about EW.

[Supersnow845]

I'm gonna be honest with you guys. You may as well just stop wasting your time holding out for 7.0

At this point I severely doubt that the next expansion somehow will answer all of your content prayers. The combat isn't going to change, the questing isn't going to change, outworld content isn't going to change, class design isn't going to change and the game will NOT try to hold your sub hostage via grindable chores.

This is the game. This is FFXIV. The only way 7.0 will mean anything to you guys if somehow they just completely rework the entire structure of the game.

I'm saying this because it's shocking how much I'm seeing people holding out so hard for 7.0 to somehow be vastly different than what we've had so far and I'm not talking about EW.

The reason I’m holding out for 7.0 is for a field content zone, I know that they won’t change (hell I’ve been playing since legacy I know how 14 works)

My interest in the core gameplay loop died in late stormblood but I love field content, I’m basically holding on for one more field content zone, even if we get one I’ll probably drop the game in 8.0, it’s obvious their job design and content decisions revolve around people who don’t actually like playing the game so I know anything good is just a stopgap for me

[Atelier-Bagur]

The reason I’m holding out for 7.0 is for a field content zone, I know that they won’t change (hell I’ve been playing since legacy I know how 14 works)

My interest in the core gameplay loop died in late stormblood but I love field content, I’m basically holding on for one more field content zone, even if we get one I’ll probably drop the game in 8.0, it’s obvious their job design and content decisions revolve around people who don’t actually like playing the game so I know anything good is just a stopgap for me

Im sorry but how can you? Exploratory content is so lackluster. Its all just FATE grinds and the only actual good pieces of it are the raids, which require a bit more effort on communication. If you want FATE grinds, go do so in any of the other EW and ShB zones, believe me you'd have the same experience.

I really want something different for 7.0 rather than just add in another boring exploratory zone.

[Supersnow845]

Im sorry but how can you? Exploratory content is so lackluster. Its all just FATE grinds and the only actual good pieces of it are the raids, which require a bit more effort on communication. If you want FATE grinds, go do so in any of the other EW and ShB zones, believe me you'd have the same experience.

I really want something different for 7.0 rather than just add in another boring exploratory zone.

Because exploratory content has logos and horizontal progression

Being top of the DPS less using deep profane on WHM because I am 10/10/10 on honours with +15 haste armour is just a feeling that the lacklustre main jobs completely miss, it’s about the only way to have fun on a healer these days

And exploratory content is still extremely profitable and you can do it all while socialising with other people, communities grow up around field content, people come watch others duel and offer advice, people hold Cassie so everyone gets a chance at her earring

It’s everything I want in an MMO

[Lunaxia]

I'm gonna be honest with you guys. You may as well just stop wasting your time holding out for 7.0

At this point I severely doubt that the next expansion somehow will answer all of your content prayers. The combat isn't going to change, the questing isn't going to change, outworld content isn't going to change, class design isn't going to change and the game will NOT try to hold your sub hostage via grindable chores.

This is the game. This is FFXIV. The only way 7.0 will mean anything to you guys if somehow they just completely rework the entire structure of the game.

I'm saying this because it's shocking how much I'm seeing people holding out so hard for 7.0 to somehow be vastly different than what we've had so far and I'm not talking about EW.

I think some people have simply put a lot of time into the game over the years and are just curious. I'm out and occasionally subscribe to fill in some Savage groups and probably log in once a week at most, but I'm admittedly also a little interested to see if any of the criticism EW has attracted has had any impact whatsoever. I'm under no illusions about what they're taking the game, though, and I'm not counting on 7.0 to offer me anything.

You know when you're in class and everyone's messing around, and you're wondering if the teacher's going to turn up before the bell rings? Kinda like that.

[Espon]

Curious to know regarding the dissapointment in the relic grinds AND the Mt.Rokkon Savage rewards being absolute donkey.

How many of you are finally giving up this game and quitting and leaving forever? I'm DYING to know your thoughts.

The relic requirements and Mt. Rokkon's rewards are exactly what I thought they would be because SE is known to stick to their pattern and not deviate. To expect otherwise is just asking for disappointment.

After this long, people should know full well what's coming in every patch during an expansion because it always follows the same pattern. Seriously, I'll lay it out for you so you don't set yourself up for disappointment.

6.5: Alliance Raid with ilvl 650 drops, new island sanctuary stuff, more MSQ storyline, new 4-man dungeon, new trial with ilvl 655 weapons from extreme, end of Tataru questline, new unreal trial (my bets are on Nidhogg)
6.55: End of MSQ, end of relic quest with ilvl 665 weapons, end of crafter/gathering relics, bonus trial against Asura that drops something cosmetic, allied tribal quest
6.58: Next expansion prep, removing all raiding restrictions from Endwalker content

[OM3GA-Z3RO]

At this moment, my sub has a few hours left.

I am just using the last bit of time to stalk around the forums and let out my disappointment on what the game has become.

EDIT: Will I ever return? Who knows, for now I will be playing other games that nice people here recommended me like GW2 and Honkai Star Rail.

[Oizen]

If 7.0 is more of Endwalker then I'm out.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

You know whats more interesting then the future of this game?...the Future of these Forums.
How many of us are still going to be here posting the same crap by 7.0, or even 8.0?