I'd like the echo the sentiment that people and FCs alike are really feeling the pre-expansion slump. Not to say that any real problems have come of it, but several people within my FC, including myself, have both experienced, seen, and felt the lack of 'oomph' in both RP and PvE, lately.Â
And to that I say, "meh!" It happens.
We can't be all GO HAM! all the time. It's natural for interest to ebb and flow. For me, my interest about three months ago was really waning. I didn't want to RP, dungeon, or anything. It wasn't due to anyone or anything about the game. I was just uninspired, same as you. I forced myself to RP on occasions and it was not very fun, but as a leader, I felt I should set a good example.
When I noticed that I would rather lay on the couch and play with my phone all night than hang out with my good friends in this game, I knew I had to do something. So, for lack of a better idea, I picked up my zodiac weapon quests again. I was only on the Braves Books, so I had a lot of catching up to do in a short time.
I will say that having a 'tangible' goal really, REALLY helps me stay in an MMO, as well as good RP. In GW2, I could just buy anything I wanted with gold, and so the PvE aspect quickly dwindled. In this game, you have to WORK for your shinies. The Zodiac weapon or [insert expensive/time consuming in game thing here] might help you get back on the FFXIV horse and stay on, so long as you still have something to work for. It has worked so far for me and a few of my FC mates. It's more fun to work on something together, if at all possible.Â
And if you don't get it done before Heavensward, so what? You can say you tried and just come back to it later. Or maybe something else better will take precedence. It's all about fun, after all!
But if none of that is your cuppa, taking an actual hiatus from the game might refresh your attitude. It could be a few days, few weeks, or even until the expansion. Anything that helps your mind! I wish you the best of luck. :D
And to that I say, "meh!" It happens.
We can't be all GO HAM! all the time. It's natural for interest to ebb and flow. For me, my interest about three months ago was really waning. I didn't want to RP, dungeon, or anything. It wasn't due to anyone or anything about the game. I was just uninspired, same as you. I forced myself to RP on occasions and it was not very fun, but as a leader, I felt I should set a good example.
When I noticed that I would rather lay on the couch and play with my phone all night than hang out with my good friends in this game, I knew I had to do something. So, for lack of a better idea, I picked up my zodiac weapon quests again. I was only on the Braves Books, so I had a lot of catching up to do in a short time.
I will say that having a 'tangible' goal really, REALLY helps me stay in an MMO, as well as good RP. In GW2, I could just buy anything I wanted with gold, and so the PvE aspect quickly dwindled. In this game, you have to WORK for your shinies. The Zodiac weapon or [insert expensive/time consuming in game thing here] might help you get back on the FFXIV horse and stay on, so long as you still have something to work for. It has worked so far for me and a few of my FC mates. It's more fun to work on something together, if at all possible.Â
And if you don't get it done before Heavensward, so what? You can say you tried and just come back to it later. Or maybe something else better will take precedence. It's all about fun, after all!
But if none of that is your cuppa, taking an actual hiatus from the game might refresh your attitude. It could be a few days, few weeks, or even until the expansion. Anything that helps your mind! I wish you the best of luck. :D
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