Really interesting to find out how overkill they went on graphics at the start of 1.x considering that it in many ways it looks better now than it did then. There are definitely parts - including flowerpots, I expect - that looked better in the old game. Sadly, I'd say the playable characters are amongst those things. However, despite this, the new game looks much more vibrant and alive because of clever work on the environments. Sometimes you don't need the best graphics in order to achieve the best aesthetics.

Very interesting to see how open they've been on things, though. I may have grown a bit tired of some parts of FFXIV, and the parts I do enjoy may not be the best, but I can certainly respect how much they have achieved with the majority. If they can tweak that economy to the point that I find it more reasonable then I think I'll enjoy the game to the same high level as those who enjoy the fight more than the craft.