I started playing FFXIV back in April of 2014, ~7ish months after A Realm Reborn launched. I had been a fan of Final Fantasy since I was a child, and was immediately hooked. It was so immersive, so expansive. It didn't feel lonely like other MMO-like games I had tried. I actually made friends, that became just as close as real ones. The story, the battles, trials, raids, music...everything has blown me away beyond expectations and continues to do so. I plan on staying with the game for as long as it exists. It's just that good. You can also tell the amount of love and care that goes into planning everything, that's what a company that gives a damn about its players does, and they do it quite well. If you've been on the fence, give it a try.