You are always just an Adventurer who has worked their way into a reputation of note, which allows you to do things for other kingdoms and characters who run the world. The two might seem similar, but at no point in Final Fantasy XIV are you referred to as “the chosen one” or a character of legend.
The story of Final Fantasy XIV is about you as a character and your journey into a larger world as someone who is meant to help the NPC characters to shape the world. While there are other adventurers around you at all times, the only time you’ll see them is when you need to do a dungeon or raid. For years I have been subjected to over 15 years of “You are the champion of the Horde/Alliance, go forth and defeat this big god/demon/invasion/other faction” over and over again, all while standing around doing the same thing as 500,000 other “champions” as we all progress to the same goal.įinal Fantasy XIV sees you in the role of an Adventurer, someone who starts off as a newbie who arrives in town and needs to grow and build up your reputation as you become a part of the larger story over time. The biggest draw for a lot of “WoW Refugees” like myself is the different experiences that Final Fantasy XIV presents to us.
