Originally Posted by
Spira
yes, but i am also making a statement about the nature of modern MMO worlds (specifically XIV) being massive lobbies for content and the general reluctance for putting anything worthwhile or requiring strategy out in the open world.
i mean.. think about it. FATEs and Hunts are mindless. Day/night cycle is meaningless, as is weather. one reason why i love Fishing is because those things actually matter and you really feel like the open world is part of the actual game
I guess old school MMOs like FFXI have spoiled me because I take it as something that should be there.. but it isn't just in MMOs. Even as an FF player.. FFXV has day/night cycle changes with notable differences, as did Lightning Returns.. even FFXII had weather changes to mob behavior and gameplay mechanics