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FF14 is a very fun and entertaining game. I played WoW and SWTOR before this and I am really enjoying it. The leveling is a bit different from WoW as there is only one character for all jobs (classes). There is a main story quest line (MSQ) per character. So, if you switch jobs the MSQ level requirement does not. It can make leveling a bit of a pain at times. However, there are things one can do to offset it (food buffs, etc.) The game itself is built for story line immersion and has several cut scenes for storytelling. To me, I tend to skip some of it because I am interested in leveling and getting all my abilities to play with. The community, from my experience, is welcoming and willing to explain things. Unlike WoW and to a much lesser extent SWTOR, FF14 players seem much less toxic in their attitudes and behaviors. The game encourages teamwork and allowing players to play at their own speed. The professions are unique and much more leveling intensive. It isn't like WoW where you buy common items, make "X" number of items, and get skill points. AT time it takes items made from other professions to level up and there is method to it. Success and skill points are not guaranteed. It is a bit overwhelming when coming over from other MMO's. But if you are big on professions, this game is for you. Guild housing is nice and brings with it some decent perks.

The game itself is far more complete than the first one. If you're looking for good PvE content, Destiny 2 (D2) has a lot of it for you. One is even able to go back and complete some of the older raids. The upgrading gear function is much improved and fairly easy to do. PvE is really good and if that is your thing, D2 is a decent investment. However, the PvP is not very balanced and in a terrible state. Solo queue games are often mismatched with pre-made groups (partial) and the other players just get ran over. Most just leave, which, in turn, creates a 6 vs remaining players. Furthermore, handcannons are the new "meta". In other words, most players use them along with shotguns. Some of the shotguns have unbelievable range and obviously do lots of damage. Most people run around with handcannons and within two to three shots, you're dead. It is also amazing how accurate 40-50% of the lobby is deadly accurate with them as well. It is hard to combat that when pulse rifles and scout rifles take more to kill then hand cannons. The hit box for head shots is ridiculous large as well. PvP in general is dull and broken. Some players with the worst latency tend to benefit more than those with good latency. Having been in games were a person is just "rubberbanding" or lagging across the screen. A player takes them down and the lagging person keeps playing and somehow kills someone else. Even though the game registers the initial take down...I can't help but to wonder if dedicated servers might negate this issue. The PvE aspect is really good for the casual player, but the PvP is not. There also seems to be a paywall to enjoy other storylines if you missed some of the expansions.