The Reason Why FFXIV Is No Longer Fun/Exciting

[MayuAmakura]

Am just playing this game because of two things;

- My friend with whom I spent so much time and that's the biggest reason I don't quit.
- Having fight club.

[Kaurhz]

I actually started to do a free trial character last month, in preparation for where I can inevitably no longer justify bothering to stay subscribed...

That being said, it's bizarre, as I've actually been enjoying the experience (Probably more than I have the actual game since early ShB), even if reminiscing plays a huge factor. I've also not really found myself missing any of the new content at all... I would probably be playing it over my main character in 7.4, were it not for the fact a group of friends want to do the story and try the raids.

I just simply don't feel a sense of missing out or caring and it's great.

[Veritas-Ancora]

I actually started to do a free trial character last month, in preparation for where I can inevitably no longer justify bothering to stay subscribed...

That being said, it's bizarre, as I've actually been enjoying the experience (Probably more than I have the actual game since early ShB), even if reminiscing plays a huge factor. I've also not really found myself missing any of the new content at all... I would probably be playing it over my main character in 7.4, were it not for the fact a group of friends want to do the story and try the raids.

I just simply don't feel a sense of missing out or caring and it's great.

I could see how reminiscing about the olden days could be fun.

I wonder if they'll make Shadowbringers free in the next expansion? That's arguably the best expansion (next to Endwalker imo)

[Kaurhz]

I could see how reminiscing about the olden days could be fun.

I wonder if they'll make Shadowbringers free in the next expansion? That's arguably the best expansion (next to Endwalker imo)

It's definitely partly that but it actually feels like a journey because there are hurdles... Like years later ARR crafting gearing still excites me at level 50, as it isn't just as simple as grind scrips... I'm being pushed to do Desynthesis, Grand Companies, and Ixali, like it's actually asking me to engage with different parts of the game if I want to accomplish something. I dearly miss that, and it's honestly going to be pretty consistent just because of the limitations.

I think historically they have usually updated the free trial around .5 patch time, so it will actually be updated before the expansion launch... Like, Stormblood was free with 6.5 so Shadowbringers should be free with 7.5 -- I think at this point is when I will actually have to ask myself if I'm going to bother with a subscription for a really long time... If it comes with Ishgard Restoration then I am going to have to ask myself some pretty serious questions lol... Since that is around 300-450 hours of content

[Shistar]

Good for you Kaurhz! I had a blast when I was on free trial too, having to do everything yourself without MB, trading or gifts from friends really gets you to go out of your way. I did it back when it was only up to HW so if they add ShB you'll have tons to do! Enjoy yourself!