The evolution of FFXIV

[MicahZerrshia]

Cue the bad faith "final fantasy always had technology, stop complaining!!" defences.

Oh wait, they're already here.

Yep. And this post has nothing to do with tech. I mean, Dalamud, the highest tech thing we have seen before Alexandria, one even used as an example of tech being in the game, is literally in the first picture lol

[Misutoraru]

Pretty spot on if you ask me. I'm going to go cry in the corner now, thanks.



So far the defenders are missing the point, but that's not really surprising now is it lol

There is nothing eternal except change. This current FFXIV might not be the one you hope for when you start your journey. For good or bad this is how it is. As long as the game is not in huge decline, this trend might just continue. A break might be good and have a moment to revisit if FFXIV still something you would enjoy

[Anonemoose]

As long as the game is not in huge decline, this trend might just continue.

It is in a huge decline though. That's an objective fact. I personally believe the mogslop store is getting more and more egregious to make up lost subscription revenues.

[Rithy255]

I feel so out of place as a paladin going through new zones & dungeons these days when people are walking up in casual glams taking selfies I feel goofy...

I wish it was less "tech based" they've gone too far in the tech direction while ignoring a lot of the core fantasy elements, ff14 feels more like a sci fi these days then a actual fantasy game.

[Daralii]

I feel so out of place as a paladin going through new zones & dungeons these days when people are walking up in casual glams taking selfies I feel goofy...

I wish it was less "tech based" they've gone too far in the tech direction while ignoring a lot of the core fantasy elements, ff14 feels more like a sci fi these days then a actual fantasy game.

It's not even a cohesive level of sci-fi. Allag and Garlemald both fit the idea of highly advanced civilizations still grounded in the context of the setting, and now Cosmic Exploration is a mix of Gundam and NASA. The Ninth's detritus isn't even coherent with itself, ranging from generic cyberpunk to Phantasy Star and plenty else.

[Saraide]

No one would even care about any if this if the gameplay was good. Expert is gonna suck in either glam.

[Kuroka]

I feel so out of place as a paladin going through new zones & dungeons these days when people are walking up in casual glams taking selfies I feel goofy...

I wish it was less "tech based" they've gone too far in the tech direction while ignoring a lot of the core fantasy elements, ff14 feels more like a sci fi these days then a actual fantasy game.

While i do love the sci fi stuff, it still leaves a bitter taste as we went partially from chocobos and horses and mailbirds to... close to star trek lol

It feels weird with more then half the world living like 1980 and some places are 2200...

[Mawlzy]

I feel so out of place as a paladin going through new zones & dungeons these days when people are walking up in casual glams taking selfies I feel goofy...

I wish it was less "tech based" they've gone too far in the tech direction while ignoring a lot of the core fantasy elements, ff14 feels more like a sci fi these days then a actual fantasy game.

I think you can get away with tech-based if it's done well. Like we've had magitek and Allagan weapons and gear for ages.

The problem with the gear from the last couple of years is it looks like a dated Abercrombie & Fitch catalog.

[TKMXIV]

It's not even a cohesive level of sci-fi. Allag and Garlemald both fit the idea of highly advanced civilizations still grounded in the context of the setting, and now Cosmic Exploration is a mix of Gundam and NASA. The Ninth's detritus isn't even coherent with itself, ranging from generic cyberpunk to Phantasy Star and plenty else.

YES! This sums it up perfectly. Even Amaurot with its towering skyscrapers was grounded with their use of creation magic and crystals.
As for the little lops they also use Amaurot designs and themes with a rabbit twist. Even the Robots they made have a style that doesn't sync up with the Cosmic Exploration tec.
Plus, when the Loporrits do break away from Amaurot designs they choose fun and colorful designs. So why are they making things NASA style? They are not even putting rabbit ears on the new mount or little robot minion.
The only Loporrit thing I've seen so far is the Parasol.

I am still going off screenshots because I don't want to do the cosmic exploration story until after I help a friend with an NPC wedding. So, who knows maybe someone is collaring the Loporrits playful design style.

???: No! You will be NASA! Nothing else! But you can design a parasol and nothing more. Remember you are NASA now not magic moon rabbits. Be Thankful you not being swept under the rug and forgotten now that Endwalker is over.
Apathyway: Ok no fun colors or ears. Can we at least make a pocket for our friend's tails in the space suits?
???: No cut the tails off. But just to confuse them do custom helmets for the ears.

[Daralii]

YES! This sums it up perfectly. Even Amaurot with its towering skyscrapers was grounded with their use of creation magic and crystals.
As for the little lops they also use Amaurot designs and themes with a rabbit twist. Even the Robots they made have a style that doesn't sync up with the Cosmic Exploration tec.
Plus, when the Loporrits do break away from Amaurot designs they choose fun and colorful designs. So why are they making things NASA style? They are not even putting rabbit ears on the new mount or little robot minion.
The only Loporrit thing I've seen so far is the Parasol.

I am still going off screenshots because I don't want to do the cosmic exploration story until after I help a friend with an NPC wedding. So, who knows maybe someone is collaring the Loporrits playful design style.

???: No! You will be NASA! Nothing else! But you can design a parasol and nothing more. Remember you are NASA now not magic moon rabbits. Be Thankful you not being swept under the rug and forgotten now that Endwalker is over.
Apathyway: Ok no fun colors or ears. Can we at least make a pocket for our friend's tails in the space suits?
???: No cut the tails off. But just to confuse them do custom helmets for the ears.

Another aspect is that all the potentially spaceworthy technology they could have seen after going to Etheirys would have roots in Amaurot or Allag. Even if you expand that to Jammingway's experiences in Ultima Thule, you still get nothing that looks like what's being made.