Why do you play this game?Follow

Hot mithra sex.

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I play because its fun, and I have something to do when I'm really bored (Like when I'm done my training and homework, and my friends are busy).

But Porksaladelite is right. The hot Mithra, Hume and sometimes Elvaan lsebian sex also has its greatness.

As the above poster, I play because it's a nice, fun break from the hardships of reality, such as school, work (in which I am a dishwasher paid nothing but minimum wage ><;), etc.

Think of it as a stress ball, except less squishy, and nothing like a stress ball.

Shrub, you make me blush... that's rare. ~.^
The feeling is mutual...

Like Argonaut, I live in a world full of stupid people (it takes a LOT of patience to be a computer tech). On the downside, it does affect me ingame and since I started this job, I am less inclinded to guide new players that don't want to understand why a mnk doesn't need HP+ earrings at lvl30......

I play the game to escape reality a bit. I've met some very nice people during my time on Vana'diel (you're one of them pink), and I like to log online and just have fun with them.

Some of the quest/missions thrown at us by SE are very challenging and you get a good feeling once you get to beat them (god damn Mammets). I WILL have my Rajas ring.

It's fun :)

I like the crafting aspect of this game and the player-driven economy. The various crafting guilds are well designed, have personality, and populated with detailed recipes. Even more so, the guilds are dependent on each other, it is not uncommon to find a large number of synthesis with three to four sub synthesis that require other crafting guilds to make.

Also, this is an international game. The world is populated by people from various countries. Interacting with them is certainly fun. There are many ways to satisfy the most achievement-driven players, so there is always something to do.

Moreover, the linkshell system is very innovative. Instead of restricting players to "sworn loyalties" (as other games do) to a specific player community, everyone is free to associate with different groups of people. This brings the server together, as people can freely switch between LSes to make HNM runs, fish with the fishing LS, or stay back at the regular LS to chat with friends.

I see myself playing this game forever.... It helps that my family plays it together. We don't even watch regualr T.V. anymore, which is proabaly a good thing. Maybe we're like the Cleavers of today, but instead of sitting around playing a game of Yahtzee or Monopoly, we're playing FFXI. It has given us so much quality time together, and a common ground for connecting. When one person plays the others watch and cheer them on. It really is fun.
I too love the international aspect of this game. I have friends all over the world, and occasionally we teach each other our different languages. I know that I never would have had access to their insight or friendships otherwise. My FFXI friends are a true gift in my life.
The only downside for me is end-game...I myself am not too fond of the end-game aspect. It is too competitive for my taste, and as a grown woman cannot fathom taking orders from LS leaders, who are young enough to be my children. LoL! But because there are so many other things to do, I don't have to play end-game. That's what makes FFXI so special.
I am glad people are enjoying this post. My family and I have been playing for nearly 2 years and anything that has been a part of my life for that long needed to be reflected upon.

Amen.

I play to escape crappy reality, and also to spend time with my boyfriend who lives on the other side of the freaking country :\