I'm inclined to agree, I never was one for 'eye candy' graphics and honestly I was content with how the game looked- for its age, it didn't look too horrible to me. I found it jarring transitioning from GW2 to FFXIV but I found this game rather charming.

I too expected but now I'm less worried about my character and worried about my favorite characters that I grew attached to and love alot. I feel like I'm more concerned with the 'tweaks' they do along the way to 'improve' facial structure by eliminating all angularity/flaws and softening everything.

While me and you can agree, it'll only invite more people pushing that the graphical update was absolutely needed. It's a subjective matter honestly.

The release of DT will for me be either hopeful for improvement. Or nail in the coffin. All I cared for in the MSQ has essentially been eliminated, I remain unironically heartbroken and the only reason I'm subbed is because of sentimentality/memories. It might seem strange to some but a certain character helped me through really dark times in my life where everything was meaningless and while he's not here in the MSQ. I can visit him in the dungeon, trials, rewatch the MSQ, reminisce in my house at times. His memory stays with me and it's the little joy I've held onto for so long.

Feel free to laugh or mock if you must, but it doesn't change these feelings. I never thought I'd grow so emotionally invested in a fictional character to the point I felt saved by him, felt genuine joy because of him. I think it's beautiful that a game provides such attachments, I know I'm probably not alone in this- though I think I might just be in the minority who loves that bastard with a juicy backside.