I actually thought this was a pretty poor read as a long time on again off again FFXI player, and someone who is looking forward to FFXIV.

I understand that obviously there is a language barrier. But you can't overcome this .... in 7 years time? That's one heck of a cop out IMO.

FFXI has had a lot of problems over the years, and while they've answered a good deal of them finally, the speed in which they have done this was atrocious. And they're claiming its due to region differences? Guess what... all regions are effected the same way when something is broken and doesn't work. Delays are acceptable, inability and unwillingness to change problem over long periods of time... is not.

I hope SE gets their act together for XIV.

Best part of about this article.... I love that picture at the top of the page. Fan Fest Art ftw.