Ew no. The game is not horrible. Maybe the game your playing is, but I've had 0 issues playing the Beta for ARR. Please go troll another thread.

I actually got banned from the beta forums over the White Ravens. Hvinire had posted they were becoming a trophy and I posted something like "That's bullshit. I'm not pissed at you personally Hvinire as this isn't your fault but this is pretty low class." Pretty sad, really.

The problem stems from the fact that they were never a trophy item. They were BiS for some classes and often maybe 2nd BiS for others. They've reworked every item in the game to fit the new stat placement under this new system but they gave the ravens stats that will never be used. Slash resist+3. No one will ever use that, and they will be bank materials until Vanity slots come out.

No one wants them to be the best, far from it. Games update and better comes. People just don't want their hard work from the "hardest fight in the game" to mean nothing. They were never amazing to begin with Acc+3 Macc+3 Regen+1 Refresh+1.

They're utterly worthless now.

Hmm.....

Yes, there are some limitations, but not the game-breaking limitations that you think.

Let me break this down for everyone

The game is made on PC first, and then ported over to PS3.

The PC UI is different from the PS3 version.  The PC UI can be modded in the future.

The reason why we have small zones. http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/58629 (Do you remember the cluster fuck we had during the 1.0 shutdown event?) The reason we have smaller zones now is a server limitation, a design choice to restrict zone size to prioritize performance. If memory limitations on the PS3 make it impossible to have large open worlds, then how does these games work? Fallout, Skyrim, Farcry, Dragons Dogma, Last of Us, MAG, Dust 514.

Don't confuse memory with Storage. The only thing the PS3 is limited to is how many unique textures it can view at once. It does not limit the game. It only effects the PS3 user. PS3 can load up to 40 characters onscreen at once x 11 gear slots. Do the math.

Texture upgrades. PC and PS4 versions will get DX11 support. The PS3 version is not limiting your PC or PS4 experience in this area.

I have a question, about purchasing this game

Will i have to pay for the game at retail "which is $89" then pay the subscription fee afterwards? if so, then that's pretty steep, paying twice for a game lol

Yes. This game is not like Guild Wars 2 in which you have to pay once. The subscription for FFXIV: ARR is worth it as it helps pay for the content. They are adding a shit-ton of features in the future, so your money WILL be worth it! I'm already committed to playing the game, and I do not mind the fee. More content in the future is more fun to behold.

I have a feeling some people might get the game, not knowing they have to pay again

Anyways i'll get it, paying twice kinda sucks but the game seems pretty deep, so if i spend enough hours, it should be worth it ahaha

Are you talking about the collectors edition?

Here in EU, on amazon the game is 20 pounds wich is about 25 euros. Its quite cheap.

well.. look what i have to pay :(

https://ebgames.com.au/ps3-151115-Final-Fantasy-XIV-A-Realm-Reborn-Collectors-Edition-PlayStation-3

Ah  right collectors edition. well then, thats your choice. I'm sure you will find it worth it if you really want it. :)

Might as well fork the extra 20 bucks ahaha, i hope i end up liking this, because this game will send me broke lol