Best Final Fantasy XIV Character

Dawntrail Expansion

• Most criticized expansion so far, sitting at 79 on metacritic.
• Mixed opinions on the story coherence, character development, and overall quality.
• Pros:
  • Enjoyable experience for some players.
  • New raids are mechanically and thematically solid.
• Cons:
  • Lackluster story compared to previous expansions.
  • Issues with character development and storytelling.
  • Gameplay elements like solo instanced duties could be improved.

Pictomancer Job

• A new job with divisive opinions on its visual style and animations.
• Pros:
  • Unique and lighthearted addition.
  • Adds diversity to the existing job roster.
• Cons:
  • Visuals clash with the game's art style for some players.
  • Animations are considered too cartoonish by some.

QoL Updates and Changes

• Changes to text auto-advance settings, mask placement, and other quality of life improvements.
• Pros:
  • Greater control over text auto-advance settings.
  • Improved gameplay mechanics like potion animation locks and NPC quest indicators.
• Cons:
  • Some changes only apply to new content, disappointing some players.
  • Lack of long hairstyles despite player desires.

Meta-Criticism of the Game

• Mixed opinions on expansion content, job additions, and quality of life improvements.
• Community split between positive and negative feedback on various aspects of the game.
• Recognition of the game's strong community and ongoing updates.
• Controversy around art style choices for new content.
• Desires for further improvements and unique content in future updates.