Quote Originally Posted by RedLolly View Post
The fact that he's stated that many of the changes being made, like glamour unlocks, are directly inspired by the expectations of younger audiences, has me thinking it IS young blood pushing this. Those younger players that grew up on games that use the formats built by Hoyoverse and are accustomed to battle passes.

I've met quite a few younger gamers that are turned off by FFXIV requiring a flat monthly sub even if they are fully aware then spend more than that monthly in other online games. Something about the principle of only buying exactly what they want hooks them more and feels less skivvy than a required amount monthly, like they can still play if dead broke or if suddenly no new cosmetics are appealing.

It's a very weird thing.
TBH, gacha and related games are not "free" because they're supported by children, gambling addicts, and whales. I consider them a cancer on my fav hobby, and I would 100% quit if FFXIV pulled some of the tedious dailies/energy system along with gacha cosmetics like if FFXIV (PC) they turned into an F2P MMO overnight, it would be the end fast. I'm on the entry-sub and I've always considered a good value for the last decade or so for the content I enjoy in games.