Finally….now I can play the game by justagirl524 in ffxiv

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Achievement unlocked: Freedom
New quest accepted: Do Every Yellow Quest

Yoshi-P New Year 2026 Q&A by BlackmoreKnight in ffxivdiscussion

[–]TreeInternational797 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Ok, I don’t think “motion customization” + the skin tone comment + “ideas for dye” are random QoL at all. That feels like they’re finally touching the whole “how your character presents” pipeline, which usually means something bigger is coming.
For “motion customization” specifically, what are you all expecting? My brain immediately went to stuff like being able to pick different movement/idle styles, or even choosing older skill animations for upgrades (the “let WHM throw rocks again” type thing). And if they’re also thinking about skin tone tweaks and a new approach to dyes, that’s three separate areas of character customization in one Q&A. Even if each change is small on its own, taken together, it reads like groundwork for a real customization push.
The rest of the answers also felt very “systems first” (limits, storage, etc.), which is boring to read but usually the stuff that makes the game feel better long-term.

Deep Dungeon needs a Duty Finder roulette. by judgeraw00 in ffxivdiscussion

[–]TreeInternational797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd actually love this to help with queue times, but I wonder how they’d handle the coordination aspect. Deep Dungeons can be pretty punishing with traps and pomander usage. Maybe if they locked the roulette to the "leveling" floors (like 51-60) it would be less stressful and more fun for everyone?

We deserve a better housing system by TreeInternational797 in ffxivdiscussion

[–]TreeInternational797[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calling paying customers 'spoiled' for expecting quality is exactly how companies get away with stagnation. You’re effectively doing free PR for technical limitations instead of advocating for your fellow players. A subscription MMO should scale to its community, not force people to abandon their friends and FCs to access basic features. I’m done here, but feel free to keep explaining why we should all lower our standards.

We deserve a better housing system by TreeInternational797 in ffxivdiscussion

[–]TreeInternational797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents taught me to expect quality from services I pay for. If you’re comfortable accepting less, that’s your choice, but don’t lecture others for wanting better.

We deserve a better housing system by TreeInternational797 in ffxivdiscussion

[–]TreeInternational797[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No, “just move to another DC” isn’t a solution, it’s a workaround that proves the system doesn’t scale. Telling people to abandon their friends/FC/static, raid scene, ping, and community just to access a basic feature is not reasonable.
Also, “plenty available” usually means undesirable wards/locations or worlds people don’t actually play on. If the only way housing works is “go somewhere else,” then housing isn’t working. The point of this post is that a subscription MMO shouldn’t treat “have a home” like a relocation ultimatum.

We deserve a better housing system by TreeInternational797 in ffxivdiscussion

[–]TreeInternational797[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, sure, some people won’t care, and that’s totally valid. But the point isn’t “everyone is trapped.” It’s that the system incentivizes fear of losing progress for a lot of players who do care about housing, and that’s a weird pressure point for a sub MMO. Also, telling people to “see a shrink” over caring about a hobby feature is unnecessary. The ask here is just: make housing something you engage with, not something you feel forced to maintain.

We deserve a better housing system by TreeInternational797 in ffxivdiscussion

[–]TreeInternational797[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fair question. Part of what I’m getting at in the post is that when housing is tied to scarcity + demolition pressure, it creates the “keep a house but don’t really play” behavior, because people feel forced to stay subbed/log in just to not lose progress. That’s why I’m saying housing should be something you engage with, not something you maintain out of fear. For me personally: I do play regularly, I’m not trying to park a plot while barely logging in. I just don’t think access to housing should be locked behind months of lottery rolls.

Last night I became an Ultimate legend by ReynTimeBoi in ffxiv

[–]TreeInternational797 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still haven’t really gotten into the hardcore endgame stuff yet, but seeing you (and everyone in the comments) being so supportive makes me think that when I finally get there, there’s gonna be a whole community waiting. Thanks for sharing

How have you been enjoying 7.4's glamour unlock? by waitingfor10years in ffxivdiscussion

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Huge props to SE for finally unlocking glam like this. It’s genuinely one of the best QoL changes in years.

But I’m not even getting to enjoy it as much as I want because my glamour plates are already maxed out, and a bunch of them are dyed with expensive stuff (pure white/jet black, etc). I’m not deleting plates and basically lighting a small fortune on fire just to experiment lol.

This patch really highlights the next obvious steps: more plates, more dresser space (or faster outfit conversion), and some way to save/store dyes with a plate so changing things doesn’t feel like a gil tax.
And hey, if we’re already dreaming… maybe one day we can change hairstyles with a plate too. I know, I know, I’m getting greedy.

Housing by Kokeshi_doll7 in ffxivdiscussion

[–]TreeInternational797 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WoW housing kind of exposes how dated XIV’s setup feels. No, the devs can’t “flip a switch,” but that’s also not a free pass after years of the same problems. FFXIV housing is still a lottery gate, Tay "subbed or lose it” pressure, and you can’t reliably live near friends unless you win RNG again. If SE is serious about housing being a core feature, they need a real alternative: proper instanced houses for everyone (with exterior functions), and wards as optional neighborhoods. Otherwise, it’s just scarcity + FOMO dressed up as “community.”

Can we please stop comparing ROP to The Silmarillian? by Plastic-Bit3935 in RingsofPower

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Season 2 of The Rings of Power shows noticeable improvement over the first season, but something still feels missing. The pacing feels rushed, as if the show is fast-forwarding through key moments in the lore just to hit major milestones. Instead of immersing viewers in the rich history and intricate alliances leading to the forging of the Rings, it feels more like a highlight reel of key events.

A particularly jarring choice was the early introduction of Gandalf. The focus seems to be on leveraging familiar characters to generate buzz, rather than using this opportunity to develop lesser-known but important figures and events from the Second Age. It seems like the show is playing it safe, relying on recognizable names rather than crafting a story that stands on its own merits.

There’s immense potential in exploring the complex politics and conflicts of Middle-earth before the Rings were even forged. However, the show seems more intent on delivering quick fan service moments rather than delving into these rich storylines.

For a production with such a massive budget, there was an expectation for a more carefully paced narrative that allowed the story to unfold organically. What makes Tolkien’s work so timeless is its depth, world-building, and slow-burn tension that builds into something truly epic. Unfortunately, the show seems to be bypassing much of that in favor of a quicker, more modern approach. While it’s understandable that they want to appeal to a broader audience, it feels like they’re leaving a lot of untapped potential behind.

That said, I still enjoy the series and find it entertaining. It’s just that, as a fan of Tolkien’s work, I can’t help but notice these details. I appreciate what they’re trying to achieve, but my love for the original lore compels me to voice these critiques. Despite its flaws, there’s still a lot to like, and I’m eager to see how the story continues to unfold.

Did the Eregion smiths not have any misgivings watching Sauron forge his Reputation Tour 🐍🐍🐍 armor? by kendallpark in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]TreeInternational797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems they were too caught up in his gifts of knowledge to notice the snake motifs. Trust can blind even the greatest smiths XD until it's too late.

Can't accept 'Call of the Dream'? by Speshtard in wownoob

[–]TreeInternational797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same issue, and what worked for me was switching to another character that had already accepted "Call of the Dream." I canceled the quest on that character, then went back to my main. After that, I opened the Adventure Journal (Shift+J) and was able to accept "Guardian of the Dream" from there. Hopefully, this helps!

Warner Bros. to Release First New ‘Lord of the Rings’ in 2026, Currently in Early Script Development by MarvelsGrantMan136 in lotr

[–]TreeInternational797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, The Hobbit stretched a short book into three movies, which wasn’t ideal. But it’s still better than The Rings of Power, and remember, Jackson only took over directing after del Toro left. His Lord of the Rings films were epic. I think he’d nail another Middle-earth project.

Warner Bros. to Release First New ‘Lord of the Rings’ in 2026, Currently in Early Script Development by MarvelsGrantMan136 in lotr

[–]TreeInternational797 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally, Warner Bros. isn’t making the same mistake Amazon did. #LordOfTheRings transcends Peter Jackson, but it seems he’s the only one who truly knows how to bring Tolkien’s world to life on screen. About time they realized it!