This update brings an impressive amount of content. If only FFXI could get this kind of lovin' . I've been playing some FFXIV since this update in small dosses, and while I've only scratched the surface I'm liking some of the additions and alterations;

The commendation system seems to have effectively reduced the number of jerks if my experience is anything to go by. Instead now you get overly helpful/nice players desperately fishing for commendations - but I'm okay with this. My only concern is that they will revert back to their jerkish ways after they obtain their shiny mount.

Duty roulette is an excellent idea. It breaks up the monotony of endgame grinding all-the-while helping newer players progress through the game. I like Wanderer's Palace but we all need a break from being stabbed to death from time to time.

I also tried out some Wolves Den (PvP) yesterday. I played about 3 games of this before I realised that the Red and White coat didn't do much for my camouflage and that the opposition tend to want me dead first.