The Magitek mount is large and looks dumb, but at least it fits, and requires some degree of effort. I know of FFVI.

And it is a WoW clone. I loved 1.23 myself. This feels WoWified to me. Explain to me how it isn't - how isn't it more casual, nothing is rewarding, everything is handed to you with minimal effort?

Just, prior to WoW, some games had mounts, some, they were a rare, nice tihng to have. Not essential, but it was awesome to have one and other people thought so too.

Flash forward to today...like the quests, instant rewards, no effort, big payoff. "Oh, have your flashy mount that glows!"

Next thing you'll know, the Mog Station will set vanity mounts and pets.