Should I return to Final Fantasy? This is a question that many people find themselves asking. The reasons for why they left the game vary. Perhaps another MMORPG came out that seemed interesting, stealing their attention for a time but not able to sustain their gaming needs. Perhaps the sale of gil by gilfarmers and the subsequent volatility in the economy drove them out. Over time, those frustrations fade into the memories of the good times had in the game. Maybe many friends departed the game and loneliness prompted the subscription cancellation. There are countless reasons why people leave and just as many for wanting to come back.
But before you reactivate your subscription or repurchase the game, you have to consider what changes may have rolled out in the game since you've been gone, whether many of your online friends have departed or if that even matters, and whether your expectations match up with what Final Fantasy 11 can offer you in its current state.
One of the first places you're going to want to look is the Official FFXI Homepage. Here you'll find information about recent and upcoming updates, detailed patch notes, and other community related information.
I also recommend checking out FFXI web communities and forums. I won't provide links here because there's no guarantee the ones I post will remain active. Your best bet is to do some Google searching. If you are having difficulty finding anything with an active user base, this should indicate what you may find in-game.
Things have changed since the early days of finding a party, standing around whacking and skill-chaining or healing while someone pulls. That is quite rare now and has been for some time. The paradigm has shifted, most of the common gameplay is mob warfare. Alliances of players run around for hours upon end from book to mobs, or a small section of an Abyssea zone, hacking and slashing without coordination. It can be fun, but it isn't the same experience as it was before.
There are still NM's to seek out and fight for drops or glory. There are still BCNM's and other higher-skill events to lead or participate in. Fishing and crafting is still a part of the game, though the economy may have shifted somewhat since you've been gone.
In the end, I think it comes down to expectations. With so many free-to-play options available, you may find yourself better suited to making new memories in new games or waiting for the next big expansion release to catch the influx of new and returning players. Whatever you do, be sure to make an educated decision and if you do resubscribe, make sure it's for the right reasons.
Happy gaming!
But before you reactivate your subscription or repurchase the game, you have to consider what changes may have rolled out in the game since you've been gone, whether many of your online friends have departed or if that even matters, and whether your expectations match up with what Final Fantasy 11 can offer you in its current state.
One of the first places you're going to want to look is the Official FFXI Homepage. Here you'll find information about recent and upcoming updates, detailed patch notes, and other community related information.
I also recommend checking out FFXI web communities and forums. I won't provide links here because there's no guarantee the ones I post will remain active. Your best bet is to do some Google searching. If you are having difficulty finding anything with an active user base, this should indicate what you may find in-game.
Things have changed since the early days of finding a party, standing around whacking and skill-chaining or healing while someone pulls. That is quite rare now and has been for some time. The paradigm has shifted, most of the common gameplay is mob warfare. Alliances of players run around for hours upon end from book to mobs, or a small section of an Abyssea zone, hacking and slashing without coordination. It can be fun, but it isn't the same experience as it was before.
There are still NM's to seek out and fight for drops or glory. There are still BCNM's and other higher-skill events to lead or participate in. Fishing and crafting is still a part of the game, though the economy may have shifted somewhat since you've been gone.
In the end, I think it comes down to expectations. With so many free-to-play options available, you may find yourself better suited to making new memories in new games or waiting for the next big expansion release to catch the influx of new and returning players. Whatever you do, be sure to make an educated decision and if you do resubscribe, make sure it's for the right reasons.
Happy gaming!
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