I'm thinking that I can't be the only one that is in this position.

I first fell in love with Final Fantasy by playing FFXI starting back in 2006 and played until the release of A Realm Reborn release. I was actually in the Beta as an alt on a friends char.

I absolutely loved everything about FFXIV since day one.

I've met and still have friends from these worlds from all over the globe. Friends that together we made amazing memories. Triumphs. Failures Determination. Joy Sadness and an amazing sense of accomplishment.

And now ... I can't play Dawntrail. My poor old toaster system can't handle the new graphics upgrade and the benchmark won't even run or get me to where the graphics settings can be adjusted.

My greatest fear is that I won't even be able to stay in the game, and everything I've worked for and have will be gone. And before anyone says just pop out and get a new system or graphics card or ps5 or Xbox, I can't. The funds just are not there and won't be.

So, I will wait till the release and see what happens. But I feel deep down inside that this will be goodbye.

And that truly breaks my heart.

So everyone. Remember the friends you have made; Remember the times you have had and treasure them. They could be gone quicker than you think.