FFXIV: Do Better

[Jojoya]

I can't speak for XIV's choices exactly, but the series has always had high technology mixed with fantasy even from the first game. "Ancient civilization" and whatnot with insane levels of technology. So it would make sense to follow suit here.

Many of are here because we like FFXIV for what it has been until now and not because the game is part of the FF franchise.

Again, I'm not trying to say there's any right or wrong here. It's simply a design choice but it's also one that has high potential to turn some players off of the game. Whether it will draw in new players to replace those that end up leaving is something that only time will tell. Most younger gamers still aren't that interested in MMORPGs because they aren't used to playing games that require longer stretches of time investment. They're used to their mobile games that they can pick up for a few minutes then put back down while they do other things.

[Kes13a]

Many of are here because we like FFXIV for what it has been until now and not because the game is part of the FF franchise.

Again, I'm not trying to say there's any right or wrong here. It's simply a design choice but it's also one that has high potential to turn some players off of the game. Whether it will draw in new players to replace those that end up leaving is something that only time will tell. Most younger gamers still aren't that interested in MMORPGs because they aren't used to playing games that require longer stretches of time investment. They're used to their mobile games that they can pick up for a few minutes then put back down while they do other things.

its why I left WoW years back, I disliked the direction. what SE may not realize, is if people leave for that reason, they rarely return. to this day after 15 years playing WoW from the start... I never look back and think about returning. they lost my money and faith, and its not going back. so if SE is decided on this course, they better be prepared for the result.