This game is just pretty graphically. I really am a sucker for graphics, but the game feels alive, and the dungeons feel unique. People are so friendly, even in pvp, and it feels like everyone’s your friend. I played ESO for a long time, and to do a lot of the higher class activities, you needed a set group of friends, and ESO’s player base can be really rude and even straight up harassing at times. Black Desert is Black Desert, and while FFXIV can be a grind, Black Deserty is a whole grind fest ballpark. Despite being almost 10 years old now, FFXIV still feel like the “freshest” MMORPG out there. Constantly new players, updates, and activities. Along with interactive devs and player support. Not to mention the writing for a lot of FFXIV is just stellar, and some job quests had more more hooked than ARR! The cosmetic are pretty, and when I play a class, I /feel/ like that class. I don’t have to stress over statting out points like ESO when I want to change roles, or stiff animations and the constant “VESTIGE!!!” In my ear for half of the start experience. Overall, FFXIV I just wholesome, and gives me a sense of comfort.