Can we get an idea on what to expect from the open world in version 2? (A bit long)

[Miliant]

It displeases me, Miliant, that you so much misunderstood my OP that you felt the need to react to it aggressively. Allow me to clarify, bit by bit, so that, perhaps, you come to realize at the end that we might very well be on the same side of the issue:

We will never see eye to eye, and here's why:

I also want me and my friends to find a home that feels like the spiritual successor of the world of Vana'diel, which we loved. I just want a game with diverse avenues for diverse tastes.

You want FFXIV to be like FFXI. I don't, because there's absolutely no need for it to be. FFXI is still alive and kicking. As a matter of fact, you could just run them concurrently while on one of those thrilling HNM camping sessions.