Creative Studio III Appreciation Thread [SPOILERS]

[Connor]

I enjoyed the philosophical discussion and contemplation of what truly constitutes ‘life’ in the expansion’s later half. It’s an interesting approach to a theme that’s often portrayed as very ‘black and white’. Especially considering the Endless are artificial creations, but through the uploading of memory data and repurposing souls gain a form of ‘life after death’.
Ultimately you have to question what it is that makes someone ‘alive’? Is having memories enough? Is a soul enough when it’s not even the original one?

There’s also the idea of this subverting a natural balance; shown through the need for repurposed souls to ‘sustain’ the Endless. So it’s not only ‘life’ itself that’s brought into question but the cost that comes with it.

I had issues with the many, many quests but I appreciated that they tried to develop the narrative around exploring the diverse and disparate peoples inhabiting the area. And of course the contrast this creates between Tural and Alexandria, where all people are (intended to) become one as the Endless, locked within the confines of living memory.

I have my criticisms of the story etc too of course but I don’t want that to make it seem like I don’t appreciate the good/interesting things about the expansion. If anything my criticisms are just a result of being far too invested lol

[Mercelia]

Uh-oh you are being positive, all of the people with the "Here's a link to my 3000000 word essay on why Dawntrail literally ruined my life" signatures they made 30 minutes after early access went live are going to come out of the woodwork

Not sure about others here, my skipper friends were happy with the MSQ, best one to skip yet! they prefer playing the game and not watching it (their words), and they are thoroughly enjoying endgame and extremes already. Just thought it would be fair to let SE know that they did many things much better than in the past, not just in the game, but also around it (infrastructure etc.). Me and my friends who prioritise gameplay first and foremost (over story etc.), those are just our 2 cents. All this complaining reminds me a bit of how people were complaining about StB and retrospectively the gameplay content was one of their best.

[Isala]

Uh-oh you are being positive, all of the people with the "Here's a link to my 3000000 word essay on why Dawntrail literally ruined my life" signatures they made 30 minutes after early access went live are going to come out of the woodwork

Uh-oh you are being negative, all of the people with the "Here's a link to my 3000000 word essay on why Dawntrail should sleep with my wife" signatures they made 30 minutes after early access went live are going to come out of the woodwork

Fixed that for you, friend.

[Amh_Wilzuun]

Fixed that for you, friend.

And there they are! Right on cue! Didn't even need to mention anyone by time and they come in and call me a cuck. Actually wild. How are you in every thread lmao

[Catwho]

I've been laughing over the Turalism website, especially the recent ANOMOLY fun they've had with Solution 9 stuff creeping into all the other graphics.

[Bonoki]

I've been laughing over the Turalism website, especially the recent ANOMOLY fun they've had with Solution 9 stuff creeping into all the other graphics.

I went to that website, looked at it, and then closed out 2mins later. I just never really understood the point of it in my short time there.

[Boblawblah]

They've made an mmo that got someone like me, who hates people generally, to play for thousands of hours. That's quite an accomplishment. I love FFXIV and hope it continues. Sure they don't always hit a home run, but I keep coming back due to the world, the gameplay, the characters, etc.

it's Final Fantasy

[ksuyen]

Don’t bother with appreciation title. You should use “Hate” and “Negative” as part of your title, as those are the one that gets 100k views. Regardless of the truth, negative comments seem to thrive more in this forum. Being negative is trending.

[Striker44]

Fixed that for you, friend.

Maybe on various other sites, but not here lol. Not by a long shot.

[ZephyrMenodora]

My credit card payments are my gratitude. If they want to continue receiving them, well, some constructive feedback never hurts.

Throwing in a positive, I really liked Sphene's aesthetics and voice actress. My favorite new character this expansion.

I love the updated graphics. A thumbs-up from me.

Love Glare 4 and Medica 3. Also love Oracle and hate now being synced down and not being able to press it.

Love the WHM Artifact armor that looks like a male could wear it this time. Sorry princess/tablecloth Theophany set.

Adore Pictomancer so far. I thought it looked absurd and out of place, but now that I've played it I love it. A nice break from SMN which I grew bored of.