maybe not for u but it is for me .. feel kinda cheated ..

but im still enjoying the game as it is

yea, and to use 3rd party for payment.. orz..

Maybe I think too much of how i started FFXI.. Look at my sig.. PhyLv 15, RnkLv .....
When I started FFXI during 1yr after NA launch(was 2003 if i'm correct), 1 week already Lv30, does not need to bother with crafting if I've totally no interest in it. Join BCNM to earn money to buy what I need. Then either chill out chatting and joking with new met friends, or forming party to grind levels. These are AIMS for me in the game. FFXIV - limits quest to take, wait 24/36hrs reset, new equip expensive from npc(expected), high price from ppl's bazaars. (well, gil is easily earn if joining ppl leve quest, especially at 15ppl group, but it's so boring repeating same thing and party is buggy now.)

JOB! yea, depends on how one feel. main in a class, while skill can be mix and match for your liking. but it's hard to find someone that you need in party. e.g you tought that GLA is a tank, but then he focus everything in STR for offense.... . maybe this still need some time to sink in

Seriously, FFXIV is forcing me to level craft, which I have no patience for, and not only 1 craft! it's like I need to be jack of all trade... darn... I think I better stop stalking FFXIV topics, It's really depressing for a FF fan like myself. I kept hoping I won't need to wait 1-2yrs for everything to be enjoyable.

It feels like Prontera all over again (RO) except in 3D. 

I wonder why people kept defending the game and saying it is great and then chase away others who commented about the problems of the game.

The few problems mentioned over and over in reviews and forums are there. It is really there and it is a fact. Then all the fans doesn't want to admit it and blinded. They kept thinking this is a masterpiece and a great game.

Well if SE behaves in such way, then they won't improve the game because like most of the fans, thy think their game is so great and flawless. Please, we commented not because we hate the game. We love the game but disappointed with the game with so much potential yet delivered badly.

Some said it is super new and fresh game so problems are suppose to be there. Unless SE is super new in gaming and mmorpg industry, they shouldn't have missed out BASIC flaws and problems which even FREE BETA mmorpg manages to think of.  We don't do the same mistake all over again as if they never make any game/mmorpg before.

I like the game but at this moment it is in a very bad shape. I agree with what gamespot said. Clear your mind and don't be so defensive and read/watch the reviews. You will see that THERE ARE PROBLEMS NEED TO BE SOLVED. Don't chase people away with arrogant comments.

SE needs more subscribers and I don't think they make the game just to please the hardcores. Everything is up to SE now.  My friends are quitting and some are laughing at me for paying for such game.  Even worst after gamespot 4/10 reviews and soon more bad reviews popping out all with same issues. Yet fans denied such issues exists...

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Same ler...i also lowbie..now my crafting stuck edi...dont know what to craft...all the item...ZZzzzz
always one of the parts need super high lvl crafting skill. Now dont know what to do edi...need pro advice 

  good idea  ..gonna start doing that

AH!! thanks guys. >.< sorry ar.. I damn potong stim. still very new to MMORPGs. The last one I played was RO waaaaaay back.

FFXIV review in mmosites: 8.6

http://news.mmosite.com/content/2010-10-10...ppointing.shtml

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Added on October 12, 2010, 2:38 pmNA box looks worthy than EU... >.<http://my.mmosite.com/d845bc0627c54675e8b5...1584913c03.html

http://www.ffxivorigin.com/content/using-p...antasy-xiv-141/
the above is ps3 controller instruction. other alternatives are xbox controller, logitech rumble 2, ps2 controller. may have other choices, didnt research much.

Try using a controller to play, it's really much more bearable. Since pressing one button brings up menu, using right stick to turn camera, etc, it made the somewhat laggy UI becomes faster in response.

I finally felt that it's fun after changing to use controller lol.

The shield you've got Sheepskin Targe, you managed to get someone to craft it? Or bought it? Can't seem to find anyone high enough to craft it, lol...

Sad to see this

You mean we cannot edit the months? 

I cant believe I miss that out ^^""

It's "Listed Options Continued Automatically"

is this game really good? cause ign bashed the game on the review
i need more thoughts and opinions about the game
im a final fantasy and mmorpg fan