Solution 9: A squandered opportunity

[Miqutie]

I think the same goes for a lot of zones, not even just with this expansion. The game has a distinct 'look but don't touch' policy. It makes the world feel so... static. XIV can be beautiful at times, but it's all just a pretty picture that you can't interact with in a meaningful way. Small things like using the vending machines in S9 can go a long way in immersing yourself in the world.

I would love to see them make an effort to make the world feel more alive, and that we're a part of it rather than just throwing in a few NPCs you can talk to and then calling it a day. Make exploration worthwhile, throw in a few fun things that'll get people talking and excited about the little details. There's no harm in doing so.

[Gullis]

Not a fan of the place personally, but I wish they would make it so you can use your mount at least. Place is so big and empty, and would be perfect for mounts

[Raikai]

Honestly, there's precedent with the secondary cities having mounts available. I understand why Eulmore and Raz-at-han won't have, because they are too "indoors", which is not the case for S9, despite being inside another thing. Just have people dismounted at certain areas.

I'd say even more: make flying mounts available.

[GartredZW]

I was eager to get here until I learned what the culture and history is like, and now the whole place is just unsettling.
I would have really liked to see all the regulators disappear after we beat MSQ.

[SeriousPan]

The shopping arcade should have been the tomestone hub. I know they put all the materia vendors & such in a small space for convenience. But I think to hell with that. Decorate the shops and make them have automatic doors that go "bing bong" when I walk into them. Make me go to the Materia Store and the Gear Store. I don't care if I have to exit a building and go into another one, that's just fun world interactions. Makes it feel *real*.

[Roda]

The shopping arcade should have been the tomestone hub. I know they put all the materia vendors & such in a small space for convenience. But I think to hell with that. Decorate the shops and make them have automatic doors that go "bing bong" when I walk into them. Make me go to the Materia Store and the Gear Store. I don't care if I have to exit a building and go into another one, that's just fun world interactions. Makes it feel *real*.

Could also help performance if the game would cull all the character models that aren't in the same building/space as you