Quote Originally Posted by trinta View Post
I recognize that "I don't want it because people jump constantly and it looks bad" is an inane argument. HOWEVER, given the number of people who hold that view, and the number of people who hold the view that remaining true to FF history precludes jumping, I can't justify insisting on more than I need to not inhibit my gameplay. The only time I can say I need to jump is when I get stuck on some invisible little pebble on the road and just need a little bit of a hop.

Would I prefer a free jump? Sure. Am I going to insist on it just to insist on it, because the game is all about me and me alone? Not so much. For me, if it isn't a game-breaker, it isn't a deal-breaker, and the limited manual jump should meet everyone's needs while not overtly offending the anti-jumpers.
The same as me, you didn't list any facts in your argument. Not having a jump isn't a game breaker for you, great. It is for me. That tiny pebble in my way is but 1 of many things in my way that is immersion breaking to me. It's not for you.

Although this argument doesn't get either of us anywhere, it's admittedly more interesting than the current state of xiv to me.