Animation Lock: Why don't you like it?

[Alhanelem]

I consider Aesthetics a key component of gameplay experience.. especially in a FF game.

Otherwise, I'd be playing WoW.

Gameplay and aesthetics are isolated systems. While good aesthetics can enhance the overall experience, they do not enhance it if gameplay functionality is compromised. This is true of all games, whether they are FF games or not.

Good graphics do not make good gameplay, and good gameplay does not make good graphics.

Finally, as others have said, the game is freaking beautiful as it is. You really don't notice the lack of animation lock from a visual standpoint, unless you are specifically searching for it. When animation blending is in, it will be even harder to spot.