I agree regarding the design of the open world. Bethesda and Rockstar might be the best examples of how to do it right, but even Square Enix itself has done significantly better before - and recently, too! I thought the world of XIV (A Realm Reborn era) was a lot more alive and vibrant than this.

This is a nice tribute, Julian. I've tried to write about my time with the game too, but I always find myself at a loss for words. It's really interesting how everyone played the same game, but their memories are different because of their unique combination of experiences, friends, and even the time period in which they played, given how much the game has changed over time. Unlike any other beloved game you can pick up off the shelf to relive years later, this is one you only get to experience once - not just because of the servers, but because of the inability to fully recreate what made it special the first time. That's a sad thing to realize but also elevates the game even higher in my memory. I'm glad you were able to wrap up a few outstanding goals before the end.

Ooh, I forgot about the usual sale. I'm glad you said something - I was just thinking about buying the Rage DLC.