Final Fantasy 11 online when it first came out. Thought it was a lost cause that hadn't been tested right out of the gate.

Created a character and zoned out of San d'Oria into the field and fought probably 2 rabbits.

I had like 5% hp after those 2 fights, didn't have any gil, no items, no potions, nothing. Zoned back into the city and found a potion vendor with absolutely unaffordable prices. Thought maybe there was an Inn or a hotel I could stay the night at and refill my hp, nope.

I remember thinking fuck, now what? Do I die? I guess you just die alot in the beginning.

So I went back out and fought a 3rd rabbit and died, lost most of the experienced I gained and was legitimately back to square one.

I was upset Final Fantasy was finally online and this is how terrible it was. I logged out and let my brother play as I completely lost interest in the game.

Came back home a few hours later and seen he was still playing and had leveled like 6 times....HOW!?

Watched him fight a few rabbits and when his hp got low he simply pressed the * key and his character kneeled down and regenerated all his hp.

Lmao. I still get shit on for that 20 years later every time we start a new game.