(AWanted the title to be clear enough that you had at least some idea as to what bag of worms you're diving into. I want to start by saying though, that this isn't meant to be an actual comparison of the two games, I just could not think of a better thread name that isn't incredibly misleading. On another note, this is not intended to be a flame/troll thread and any attempts to turn it into one really aren't welcomed.
So, to finally get to the point, is it just me or does FFXIV just lack that ineffable trait that FFXI and every fantastic MMO out there has? I wish I wanted to play this game more, based on the textbook definition of what I've seen, FFXIV is phenomenal and on the track to success. While there are certainly some aspects that need tweaking, all that's really needed is tweaking, most systems are functioning and not irrepairable and generally speaking everything is good...it just doesn't feel that way.
A simple example that can be put into words, as most of what I've said is vague at best (Due to the fact that I can't think of ways to describe it), is that exploring around the world after my first glimpse outside of a city just doesn't take my breath away. The graphics are stunnning, the world design is rather good, and the soundtrack is good, but it just doesn't have that trait that makes you want to explore every inch and draws me into the world so thoroughly that I know I could easily never leave.
So essentially, what the entire thread boils down to is a simple question, do you personally feel that FFXIV is missing that ineffable trait that makes MMOs great? Have I simply been too hasty and not explored the world deeply enough? Or am I just insane and of a different opinion?
I just personally don't enjoy the world, not the game, as much as I did in FFXI, and while I know that some of that is simply a matter of time and additional effort on the part of the development team I feel like even more than just a bit" that SE can add in is missing. FFXIV just doesn't have the soul FFXI did, or at least FFXIV as I've seen it thus far.
And before anyone jumps down my throat, no, FFXI was not my first MMO, nor was it the first MMO that I dedicated a significant amount of time to. I've played countless MMOs before, sadly, and this is something I've experienced in some games, where I just feel the world is missing that extra bit that truly makes it a living and breathing environment.
So I'll leave it at that before I continue to ramble on and repeat what I've said before.
So, to finally get to the point, is it just me or does FFXIV just lack that ineffable trait that FFXI and every fantastic MMO out there has? I wish I wanted to play this game more, based on the textbook definition of what I've seen, FFXIV is phenomenal and on the track to success. While there are certainly some aspects that need tweaking, all that's really needed is tweaking, most systems are functioning and not irrepairable and generally speaking everything is good...it just doesn't feel that way.
A simple example that can be put into words, as most of what I've said is vague at best (Due to the fact that I can't think of ways to describe it), is that exploring around the world after my first glimpse outside of a city just doesn't take my breath away. The graphics are stunnning, the world design is rather good, and the soundtrack is good, but it just doesn't have that trait that makes you want to explore every inch and draws me into the world so thoroughly that I know I could easily never leave.
So essentially, what the entire thread boils down to is a simple question, do you personally feel that FFXIV is missing that ineffable trait that makes MMOs great? Have I simply been too hasty and not explored the world deeply enough? Or am I just insane and of a different opinion?
I just personally don't enjoy the world, not the game, as much as I did in FFXI, and while I know that some of that is simply a matter of time and additional effort on the part of the development team I feel like even more than just a bit" that SE can add in is missing. FFXIV just doesn't have the soul FFXI did, or at least FFXIV as I've seen it thus far.
And before anyone jumps down my throat, no, FFXI was not my first MMO, nor was it the first MMO that I dedicated a significant amount of time to. I've played countless MMOs before, sadly, and this is something I've experienced in some games, where I just feel the world is missing that extra bit that truly makes it a living and breathing environment.
So I'll leave it at that before I continue to ramble on and repeat what I've said before.
