Not impressedFollow

I started in 1.0, albeit quite hesitant but I had faith because I was a long standing member of the FFXI community.

Safe to say I was disappointed in the end and simply quit. I gave up on the chances of character recreation and legacy because it didn't matter enough to me.

When I heard about ARR and the overhaul on the game and the eventual re-release of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn I was immediately overwhelmed with excitement.

Now, just a few days into playing I'm already, shall we say finding myself wanting. Maybe its the lack of challenge or the gross punishment I would experience in FFXI that made the game so addicting that has brought out this feeling. I've already gotten my PUG and GLA to 15 and both were extremely tedious and mind-numbingly similar, monotonous button crushing, little to no strategy. Grouping remains the same, lackluster and un-inspired.

Maybe the game is too easy? Too WoW-esque (which was just an awful experience for me because I flew through the game in just a few months). I was happy that the game was entering a more "casual" pipeline for players seeking both challenge and ease of play as well. I run a small internet marketing firm so I only have so much time to relinquish to FFXIV and even then (as a casual gamer) I'm finding the game already to be, too casual maybe.

Just looking to see if other people are experiencing similar feelings. Hardcore FFXI players probably feel my pain and FFXI also took an absolute leap from the cliff of "excellent gaming experiences" to the all too common {Too Weak} reference.

I don't know. A month free to make a full decision but my fear is that FFXIV is doomed to fit into the {Too Weak} category.

Can I have your stuff?

I'm having more fun with this game than I have in a long time. They got a lot right with 2.0!

This is obviously a troll post... 1 post in history, flame-worthy topic and rant...

Level 15 might be a little early to make judgements on the game. However, given that you said the following:

This game might not be for you.

A troll post? I just joined ZAM. This is what I'm talking about. People blindly posting about other people's posts. Forums were built for discussion.

Maybe one of these replies have already changed my perception of continuing. Seriously though, some of you should grow up and not just bash people for opinions.

This is why children shouldn't be allowed to join forums. Next time some of you decide to reply to a post, learn to give advice or recommend things or suggest things and not simply blast someone for their opinion.

Children shouldn't be allowed to join forums? While I agree with this statement, for reasons different than yours, I cannot help but read this in a negative way. First of all, not all children or horrible people that do not listen to others opinions, which was insinuated here. Second of all, assuming they are children because they are giving unhelpful opinions, is ridiculous. You are entitled to your opinion, which I strongly disagree with by the way, but insulting people that are offending you and inferring that children are all immature or have no opinions of their own is rude and shows that you should perhaps practice what you preach.

It's a shame you won't be staying. I'm not gonna downvote you for your opinion, though.

I've always heard, that there's no way to please everyone all of the time. The same applies to MMOs. Some people just aren't going to like the experience they get from the game, and that's perfectly reasonable. Many people love the game, and will stick with it.

I personally love everything about this game, minus the server overload. I see myself playing this game for quite a long time to come.

Level 15 is just scratching the surface. I'd get yourself at least to Grand Company levels before giving up entirely. Things in XIV will never get XI hard, but not even XI is XI hard any more because that was just too punishing.

About the only genuine hard mode MMO out there any more is EVE.

It amazes me how many people get to 15 and think, oh this is it? 30 is where its at. The game opens up a lot more at 30. And this whole too weak thing. I had a group wipe 5 times on a boss and the timer only had 5 minutes left before we got kicked out. lol@level15

i suppose if youre looking for old school ffxi, youre going to be disappointed but thats going to be any mmo. it probably wont be replicated ever again because its simply not fun alot of the time. the login message about not forgetting friends, family, school, or work was a joke - the game was designed to be all consuming. i fricking love being able to login, do 2 quests, queue for dungeon finder, wait a bit and craft til dungeon pops, go do the dungeon and get xp and 1-2 gear pieces, then logout. not to mention the music, graphics, atmosphere - youre just a negative person if you dont feel the excitement this launch week.

I think it's way too early to make a judgement. So much of this game remains unrevealed. What I love about what Yoshi is doing is that he's built and launched the game in way that leaves it open to so much growth and expansion.

I get the feeling of accomplishment that came with a success in XI (since it could be so cruel so often).

But there was so much time-sink in that game that it made it impossible to play casually... this game is going to offer fun for both style of player.

Peace.

I can't say I agree. I'm enthralled, especially after getting my new graphics card.

The gameplay is great, the difficulty is just right, There are some fights that take more than one try for me to get right and that's even before level 30. Arcanist fights in particular seem to test my abilities to the limit, as I'm on controller and not quite keen on pet micromanagement yet.

The story has me in deep. I'm anxious to keep pushing through the main storyline as best as I can giving my work schedule.