it feels like they're using the first few updates to buy time for the content to be made. the first chapter of RoV felt worse in my opinion.
it being the first time in a while i'm playing FFXI's story, i really appreciate the lightheartedness. i laughed way more than i would have expected at the steaming sheep.
really do love how FFXI balances humor and storytelling and knows when not to take itself too seriously. makes it so much more enjoyable