Why i quit FFXIV

[Shinku_Tachi]

There are people who have the views that your bait post expresses, and while I disagree with them completely, I acknowledge their right to those opinions.

FF14 is more or less a reflection of the real world with a magnifying glass on it because people present behaviors that would have been suppressed or that they wouldn't have had opportunities to express in real-world situations. That's why you see the dudes in women's glams, or furry's, or people who have lots of simulated erotic encounters, or the plethora of everything else that would take a day to list. Those forms of "taboo" expressions are what lies in the heart of humanity for the most part, and yes, this does include the socially exclusionary behaviors you see in party finder, and even boring people who have done the same thing for the past 15 years. The game - like many online games, is an outlet where people can safely (mostly <.<) explore the way they really are without having to worry about their way of life being destroyed due to some form of prejudice, morality, or otherwise systematic obstruction.

And that's kinda it. You can form your opinion on the emergent player behaviors from this phenomena, and likewise we can disagree or agree as we see fit. I personally hate the 18+ shouts in every city-state and zone in the game, that's why I use term filters. Welcome to MMO's homie. There are safe spaces for people who are against all of that - they're called churches

Excellent post, Neo! ❤️

Live and let live. Personally, if I there is something I'm into, I'll take part; if there is something I'm not into, I ignore it and go about my day. I find that to be a lot easier than being angry and bitter. Inner peace is a wonderful thing.

[Araxes]

I mean, if i had Fur all over my Body i wouldn't want to walk around fully clothed in the Summer heat. It kinda makes sense on Hrothgar. (Not even joking)

Yes FFXIV has changed a lot. From a Game that stirs every emotion making you laugh or cry, to a game that makes you skip half the Cutscenes cause you can't stand another Word from Woke Lamat. (SPEEENEEEEE LISSEN TO MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII)

Its just fast food for Raiders now, pretending to be hardcore but using forbidden third party software to make it much easier. (We do not need Hard content if no one plays it on the intended difficulty now do we?)
Normal players are left in the dust with nothing to do besides Expert and one Raid once a week.

The biggest issue is SE's president that pushes way to much stuff on FFXIV's team so the MMO doesn't get the attention it needs.

[0blivion]

another bait post by yet another person stuck in the 50s. next

[Ardeth]

I'm quitting because I'm extremely bored. There's stuff to do, but I do not want to do it.

Well, that and my FC basically doubling down getting offended by me saying that if it's not an event like a map night or a mount farm nobody plays with each other which is 100% true and they kinda of Mean Girled me out by getting offended at me for telling the truth about that was happening. So it's a little of column gameplay with a dash of FC drama.

[TBerry]

Formatting.

Have you heard of it?

[Shialan]

HJave

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[klykodesh]

[Glenfiddich]

Why i quit FFXIV

If you actually stop playing, then you've made the right decision.
Do what I did. I also canceled my subscription and only play when there's an event I want to play.
And when it comes to the most unfriendly community that has formed since 2016, you're right.
You just have to look at the replies to your post.
They probably think they're smart and funny. But in fact, they've revealed themselves to be exactly what you wrote in your post.

[BlisteringFrost]

They probably think they're smart and funny. But in fact, they've revealed themselves to be exactly what you wrote in your post.

Like who? Doing what?

[pathetica]

Despite the giga 18+ players running around, nowadays you can block them and not have to see their characters. They also don't really approach anyone unless they are also p*rn addicted... It seems you actively provoked them. Don't do that!! The game still has a lot to offer and there are still safe spaces away from these players, just don't go looking for spaces with them ??