Final Fantasy 14 - State of the Community
Shifting Tides of the Eorzean Community Final Fantasy XIV has always been celebrated for its friendly player base, beautiful storytelling, memorable characters, and a strong sense of community. However, with the release of the most recent expansion, I’ve noticed a significant shift in that community dynamic. After six years of calling Eorzea home, I want to break down my thoughts on how things have changed. A Little Background To give some context: I’ve been playing FFXIV for six years. My love for the franchise runs deep, having played various other Final Fantasy titles, Kingdom Hearts , NieR , and much of the Square Enix catalog. In-game, I’ve fully immersed myself in the social fabric. I’ve been a member of several Free Companies (FCs), participated in the Hunt community, and genuinely love helping "sprouts" (new players) by running random dungeons, raids, and trials. Some of my FC mates have become real-life friends I’ve shared major life events with. For a long time, ...