everyone loves to try to moan about certain parts, but really all this does is preemptively paint people's expectations. a lot of it's free, if you feel like trying it. i really enjoyed parts people insist are bad and was bored with some stuff people insisted was great. i think it's worth trying.
As it Currently stands, XIV has a *lot* to offer. I will say you will certainly have no shortage of stuff to do, gear to dress up in, relics to make, mounts to claim, ect. The Content is still great even in Dawntrail. We 'are' in a bit of a content lull at the moment but it's a fun time.
I'd recommend playing the Free Trial cause it gives you the first 2 Expansions with no time limit and will really give you a feel for the game, if you like it, grand! you're free to snag the recent expansion and enjoy yourself fully. And if you don't then no commitment was made~
Also, as many have said, it’s always better to have someone playing it with you since it makes it more fun and they can explain some of the complicated stuff to you
While ARR can be hard to sit through as its slow, this game has changed my life for the better. There's so much to do, becomes ten times better with friends, and with the free trial you can do everything at your own pace on your own time! Big big big recommend!
if you like the character-driven storytelling of the more beloved classic FF games, you'll find that though it's a MMO, FFXIV still has most of those FF hallmarks and you can ignore the losers saying there's parts of the story you have to "slog" through. Also, the free trial encompasses so much!
first expansion is def a weak trip to get thru but if you enjoy mmos or want something laid back that you can play with others it delivers pretty good methinks
I love ffxiv!
You get both a great solo story experience, and fun multiplayer experiences.
And you get to play as a cute creature.
It IS a big commitment though. Lots of hours to get to the end.
You can play like literally half the game on the free trial with no time limit, so you might as well give that a try if you're interested.
I'd love to help teach you if you start!
I'm not even exaggerating when I say that FFXIV cured* my depression lol. It took me 3 attempts to get thru ARR (2016, then '22, then '24), but damn was it worth it. Never have I been more invested in a fictional world.
*Read as: "almost single-handedly helped me develop the tools to manage"
That said, ARR is MUCH easier to get thru if you have someone willing to guide you/walk with you thru it.
But some of the characters you meet in it are legit some of my favorite characters I've ever met. They almost feel like family with how much time you get w/ them and how much you see them grow.
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Also, as many have said, it’s always better to have someone playing it with you since it makes it more fun and they can explain some of the complicated stuff to you
You get both a great solo story experience, and fun multiplayer experiences.
And you get to play as a cute creature.
It IS a big commitment though. Lots of hours to get to the end.
I'd love to help teach you if you start!
*Read as: "almost single-handedly helped me develop the tools to manage"
But some of the characters you meet in it are legit some of my favorite characters I've ever met. They almost feel like family with how much time you get w/ them and how much you see them grow.