Direction of FFXIV?

[Chezen]

I confess, after reading the update, I'm a little concerned about the direction myself. Questhubs do sound like any other mmo. However, without any information, I'm going to refrain from speculating. Best to see what happens and give everything a good try before making any conclusions.

[Reika]

How does this not describe Dynamis, though?

I mean, like you said, this concept isn't new. I think "implementation" will show how much this is or isn't like WoW. How much it feels like a Final Fantasy. Single player (J)RPG have been doing this for ages, too. That is (in essence) the definition of a RPG "dungeon."

You go in. Fight trash mobs every 3 steps, irritatingly, then get to a mini-boss, a save point, trash mobs, Boss, loot.

Not many other ways to run "a dungeon." Though many ways to make it not feel like WoW.

Only thing we can do is wait and see if they are 'Final Fantasy Dungeons' or 'WoW' dungeons.

[Teknoman]

I confess, after reading the update, I'm a little concerned about the direction myself. Questhubs do sound like any other mmo. However, without any information, I'm going to refrain from speculating. Best to see what happens and give everything a good try before making any conclusions.

They actually sound kinda like they'll be just like outposts or those campaign points in XI.

[Reika]

Personally, I am hoping for some Random Encounters with a Screen distortion effect! Which reminds me...

[Vesperia]

Personally, I am hoping for some Random Encounters with a Screen distortion effect! Which reminds me...

What am I getting myself into, here?