Quote Originally Posted by Jeeqbit View Post

And yes, I understand that some people can't do certain content in the game due to limitations. And maybe the content isn't for them if that's the case. I'm talking about people who don't have such limits but just immediately come to the forums and say it's clique content without really giving it a good try.
I don't even think it's a question of can't do certain content, although that doubtless comes into play. The issue is that there are many different ways to play FF14, and basically only one niche way involving significant time planning and commitment, which most people simply choose not to do, is being addressed by the bulk of material released in 7.x.

I'm starting to get the feeling SQEX would happily jettison 80% of their players, scale back the cost of producing 14, and turn it into a raiding game. Like the DT story doesn't exactly suggest commitment to a "story-driven MMO," we know VAs and animation are expensive, and the content release makes it pretty clear which portion of the customer base is valued.

Their decision. Maybe it makes financial sense.