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    I don't see the game as being in a bad state but the story direction and change to art aesthetic in Dawntrail doesn't appeal to me.

    I thought we were going to be done with the Ancients and Ascian machinations going forward. Evidently Emet's big speech at the end of Endwalker was more "these places have huge messes we left behind so you'll have to go clean them up now we're gone" than "these are interesting places to visit".

    I'm not into the neon/cyberpunk/street gear aesthetic at all. I prefer things in the games I play to be more low tech and medieval/historical in appearance than modern/futuristic.

    I have friends enjoying the expansion because of those things. But it's not for me.

    Since none of the content coming in 7.1 appeals to me, I canceled my subscription after the Live Letter and have been using the time still available to clean up my inventory. I'm still debating if I want to relinquish my houses (which would mess up my inventory all over again if I do lol). I may be back in 7.2 if Cosmic Exploration releases then (and depending on exactly what it turns out to be). Maybe the change in story direction and aesthetic as 7.4-7.5 set up 8.0 will appeal to me. Or maybe it won't.

    But I know for now it's time to take a break from the game because my past enthusiasm is no longer there. It could partially be burnout but mostly I feel like they're trying to change the game to appeal to a different type of player than what I am.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jojoya View Post
    I'm not into the neon/cyberpunk/street gear aesthetic at all. I prefer things in the games I play to be more low tech and medieval/historical in appearance than modern/futuristic.
    Crystal Tower? Allagans? Garlemald? Omega? Or even hyper advanced Anyder / Ktisis Hyperborea style?
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    I mean, I don't like those, either. I think Azys Lla might be the most hideous zone in the entire game. The Garlean tech, Anyder and Omega I'm indifferent to, at least they're somewhat similar looking. Solution 9 is a completely different flavor of futuristic, though. It bothers me the same way the NieR raids do - it doesn't fit in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PercibelTheren View Post
    I mean, I don't like those, either. I think Azys Lla might be the most hideous zone in the entire game. The Garlean tech, Anyder and Omega I'm indifferent to, at least they're somewhat similar looking. Solution 9 is a completely different flavor of futuristic, though. It bothers me the same way the NieR raids do - it doesn't fit in.
    I have the diametrically opposed taste. I'm a sucker for SF interacting with fantasy worlds. But that's tastes right?
    I just find it an odd thing to say, since FF has always been about mixing literally everything possible genre into one, including musically...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Valence View Post
    I have the diametrically opposed taste. I'm a sucker for SF interacting with fantasy worlds. But that's tastes right?
    I just find it an odd thing to say, since FF has always been about mixing literally everything possible genre into one, including musically...
    A lot of us have no prior experience with the FF franchise. We came here and judged the game for itself, not how it compared to other FF games.

    If SE has decided this game needs to be more like the other FF games, it's their right to make those changes since it's their IP. But any change to a product comes with the risk of losing customers not because they see the product as bad but because it has become too different from what fits into their comfort zone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Valence View Post
    I have the diametrically opposed taste. I'm a sucker for SF interacting with fantasy worlds. But that's tastes right?
    I just find it an odd thing to say, since FF has always been about mixing literally everything possible genre into one, including musically...
    That's the thing - I've never played any other FF game. Any nostalgia FF fans might have is a no-sell for me. At the best of times, this game manages to stand strong on its own without leaning on "hey remember X earlier entry in the series". I'd like things to stay that way. I don't want to need to have played 15+ other games just so that I can get what the heck this one is doing.
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    I'm with ya there op. With the repeat of the same formula over and over again, I've gotten bored of the game (on top of many other issues). I've taken breaks off an on over the last year and DT has been such a let down for me that my sub has now run out and I've given all of my belongings in game away.
    The game would need to undergo some serious changes before I ever consider resubbing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MonteCristo View Post
    Just to put it into perspective...im so bored with the game im letting go of my mist plot 5 mansion just so im no longer held hostage by the sub. It's gotten that bad....
    I know what you mean
    I'm subbed basically for the house at the moment, too
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    Mao askings why almost exact same formula used expansion after expansion? GW2 has several expansions and then brought outs next expansion featuring complex mount system. Couple expansions after thats, GW2 brings out really amazing housings. GW2 always addings new things and improvings some old things. In FFXIV gets same things from one expansion to the next buts just with differents coat of paints. MSQs always has exact same pattern, no serious improvements of overlands adventurings and any improvements to housings or glamors or other QoL matters end up being just little bits here and there. Mao would like see SERIOUS new additions. Admittedly, upscomings change to housings, IF thems actually coming, is kind of thing Mao lookings for. Mao is glad for that. Also, Mao has to admits that adding new jobs is also good new content buts is counterbalanced by seeing old jobs gettings wrecked. Mao just thinkings SE has to do MORE and do BETTERS.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnimaAnimus View Post
    I mean, 20 years later I am still playing FFXI and enjoying it far more than I am FFXIV. And that game is literally on maintenance mode lol
    Because it's a better MMO
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