Final Fantasy XIV has a fatal flaw, (and I hope I don't get into trouble saying this), but open world content isn't really encouraged in this game like it was in Realm Reborn. In fact I could argue that Realm Reborn version of the game is one of the best versions outside of class design. The reasoning is simple, it encouraged players to go out and explore the world. Over the years, Yoshi P has tried to encourage players to go out and exlplore by adding content like Aether Currents. However, that is just a small bandaid to a large wound in my opinion. Players will eventually get all those Aether Currents and then what? They can fly and then what else can they do at that point? They can raid but then raids are also very static. It is the same routine every time you go into one, a dance step you have to master by memorising every mechanic possible and this is how it has always been it seems in this game. I think it is time to change. We should encourage players to explore the world of FFXIV instead of them sitting in their FC house doing absolutely nothing while waiting for queue time. page 1