Not being able to go to any Halloween events safely IRL is a bummer. Seeing everyone dressing in Halloween clothes I don't have in FFXIV is a bummer. Not being able to get any of these items through the unrelated replacement event is a bummer. Not being able to get the unrelated replacement event's signature hairstyle is a bummer. The MogStation sale is like a taunt.
It's hard to keep up seasonal traditions IRL, and I wanted to do it partially through FFXIV (and online movie nights, and rereading old horror stories...). Occupying a virtual space with friends is a relief from the anxiety-shroud of the pandemic, and having this shroud pulled back over my face as a microtransaction opportunity is incongruous with an otherwise deeply generous game.
I've seen arguments regarding this event on principle or resource allocation, but I wanted to say, sincerely, that it just makes me sad. I wish it was handled differently.
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It's hard to keep up seasonal traditions IRL, and I wanted to do it partially through FFXIV (and online movie nights, and rereading old horror stories...). Occupying a virtual space with friends is a relief from the anxiety-shroud of the pandemic, and having this shroud pulled back over my face as a microtransaction opportunity is incongruous with an otherwise deeply generous game.
I've seen arguments regarding this event on principle or resource allocation, but I wanted to say, sincerely, that it just makes me sad. I wish it was handled differently.
Continue reading...