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On this topic, if an old fan of WoW (and single player FF games) who hasn't played any other MMORPGs since WoW wanted to play a new one, what would an RPG-savvy

On this topic, if an old fan of WoW (and single player FF games) who hasn't played any other MMORPGs since WoW wanted to play a new one, what would an RPG-savvy gamer recommend? I tried going back to WoW some years ago, but found myself spending so much time running to and fro that I quickly got bored and quit.

meibo 5y ago
You should try FFXIV. It's not just a fad - it's pretty much the "MMORPG" experience you're looking for. There's really nothing like it at the moment. Coincidentally, player numbers over the last two weeks have risen so much that it's hard to find a world to make characters on.
- meragrin_ 5y ago
  Is there a FFXIV or are there multiple things which fall under the FFXIV umbrella? I find the site confusing.
  - agersant 5y ago
    FFXIV is a single linear game, which gets prolonged by regular expansion packs (Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and now Endwalker coming out this year). To progress, you have to play the base game and then the expansion packs in their release order. Starting point options are: - Free trial (base game + first expansion pack) w/ a few restrictions. - Purchase base game + first expansion pack + monthly subscription - Purchase base game + all expansions + monthly subscription Most people say that the quality of the base game is significantly lower than the expansion packs that came after. It is also possible to pay to skip ahead but I would not recommend it as the game eventually builds on its initially weak story.
    - meragrin_ 5y ago
      > FFXIV is a single linear game So MMORPGs have turned into normal games where you are forced to pay a subscription and play with other people?
SketchySeaBeast 5y ago
Personally, I play 3 MMO's on a regular basis and they are very different so the question is what sort of experience you're looking for. Do you want a "go anywhere do anything at any time" experience, where you look at nearly all the content from first level? Then Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) may be your jam - you can jump in at lvl 1 to the newest content (except raiding and max level dungeons). Do you want well crafted story with solid structure and the constant knowledge of what to do next? That's FFXIV - it's got a main story that's going to guide you through content all the way from lvl 1 to lvl 80, but you can't just go off for 30 lvls and come back and expect the content to match your level - you'll have to go back and catch up on things. I really like them both. I think FFXIV is superior in terms of enjoyment for your investment, but if you want content you can pick up and just go without any real commitment or requirements ESO is great.

meibo 5y ago

You should try FFXIV. It's not just a fad - it's pretty much the "MMORPG" experience you're looking for. There's really nothing like it at the moment. Coincidentally, player numbers over the last two weeks have risen so much that it's hard to find a world to make characters on.

meragrin_ 5y ago
Is there a FFXIV or are there multiple things which fall under the FFXIV umbrella? I find the site confusing.
- agersant 5y ago
  FFXIV is a single linear game, which gets prolonged by regular expansion packs (Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and now Endwalker coming out this year). To progress, you have to play the base game and then the expansion packs in their release order. Starting point options are: - Free trial (base game + first expansion pack) w/ a few restrictions. - Purchase base game + first expansion pack + monthly subscription - Purchase base game + all expansions + monthly subscription Most people say that the quality of the base game is significantly lower than the expansion packs that came after. It is also possible to pay to skip ahead but I would not recommend it as the game eventually builds on its initially weak story.
  - meragrin_ 5y ago
    > FFXIV is a single linear game So MMORPGs have turned into normal games where you are forced to pay a subscription and play with other people?

SketchySeaBeast 5y ago

Personally, I play 3 MMO's on a regular basis and they are very different so the question is what sort of experience you're looking for. Do you want a "go anywhere do anything at any time" experience, where you look at nearly all the content from first level? Then Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) may be your jam - you can jump in at lvl 1 to the newest content (except raiding and max level dungeons). Do you want well crafted story with solid structure and the constant knowledge of what to do next? That's FFXIV - it's got a main story that's going to guide you through content all the way from lvl 1 to lvl 80, but you can't just go off for 30 lvls and come back and expect the content to match your level - you'll have to go back and catch up on things. I really like them both. I think FFXIV is superior in terms of enjoyment for your investment, but if you want content you can pick up and just go without any real commitment or requirements ESO is great.