I loved the original Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0. However, ever since the 2.0 relaunch, I’ve grown to like the game less and less each passing year. As of 2025, I almost loathe it. Alex Fraioli, current FFXIV enjoyer, joins me on my likely final attempt to appreciate modern Final Fantasy XIV.   Listen on […]

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This week I just rant about FFXIV 1.23b. Opening Music is from FFXIV 1.0. Closing music is from Mario Paint.

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I’ve discussed how Square-Enix made the transition from Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 to 2.0. But as someone who played the original game, I also had a first hand experience on how the version changes effected players and their characters. What was initially most shocking was how much the combat had changed. With the exception of […]

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I am astonished that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn became one of the most successful modern MMORPGs. The original version of FFXIV was, in most eyes, a train wreck.  Almost everything that could have gone wrong did. It seemed impossible for Square Enix, who had already gained a negative reputation, to go back and […]

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