There’s a lot to do in Remaining Fantasy XIV, Sq. Enix’s critically acclaimed MMORPG. Certain the newest growth, Dawntrail, simply added a ton of recent areas and quests to discover in its continuation of the sport’s sprawling foremost story, however wait till you hear about all the opposite issues you possibly can rise up to! There are non-obligatory raids, alternate jobs to stage, the mini-game-filled Golden Saucer, taking over cooking or botany, fishing, and don’t even get me began on the true FF14 end-game that’s style. Within the midst of all this, one exercise that usually goes ignored is the common-or-garden Sightseeing Log. However with the current graphical replace prettying up outdated and new areas alike, now could be the proper time to mud off the log, revisit outdated haunts, and keep in mind why you fell in love with Eorzea within the first place.
The Sightseeing Log is precisely what it feels like—a listing of areas throughout the map for gamers to go to so as to see some sights. It guides you to scenic vistas and rewards you with nothing however a pleasant view. As of Dawntrail, the Sightseeing log consists of over 300 vistas within the sport. With so many extra participating and rewarding actions to rise up to, I’ve discovered that many buddies have, understandably, not accomplished it.
Prior to now month, nonetheless, I’ve been on a race by way of the MMO to catch as much as Dawntrail. I began within the midst of Endwalker and am now close by of the brand new growth, however I’ve just lately slowed my progress. That is partially to maintain from burning out, the very factor that stopped me from finishing Endwalker when it launched in 2021. And in shifting gears to give attention to having fun with facets of the sport outdoors of the Most important State of affairs Quests (MSQ), I’ve grown fairly keen on the Sightseeing Log.. Actually, I’d say there’s an understated brilliance in the way in which it encourages you to simply cease and revel in the fantastic thing about the world now and again.
It helps that with Dawntrail, Remaining Fantasy 14 additionally acquired a long-awaited graphical replace. Whereas the brand new areas have benefited essentially the most from the visible touch-up, the remainder of the sport appears noticeably higher, too. Which raises the query, when was the final time you visited your favourite place within the sport? As a result of each participant has one. Personally, I’m keen on the Empty in Norvrandt. However so typically we neglect the areas of the previous and transfer on to what’s new. The graphical replace offers you an opportunity to actually see issues in a brand new gentle. In case you’ve by no means accomplished the Sightseeing Log earlier than, you’re in luck as a result of the sport’s most stunning areas look higher than they ever have and they’re ready for you. It additionally serves as an important break from the MSQ grind of a brand new growth.
With a lot to do in Remaining Fantasy 14, everybody round you is all the time plugging away at this or that with an finish aim or reward in thoughts. Perhaps it’s a cool mount or piece of substances, but it surely most likely requires finishing one of many sport’s most difficult duties. Take into account, as an example, all the trouble it takes to beat the Baldesion Arsenal that many gamers undergo to earn the Demi-Ozma mount. In distinction to that, the Sightseeing Log is low-effort and lacks any tangible reward. However that’s to not say that doing it’s pointless. The reward of doing the Sightseeing Log is connecting with the attractive, handcrafted landscapes we so typically ignore within the day by day routine of taking part in Remaining Fantasy 14.
Remaining Fantasy 14 is a beautiful, expansive sport with different environments. Nevertheless, the MSQ isn’t all the time nice about exhibiting off the complexities of its areas. Sure, it makes you trek forwards and backwards throughout maps numerous occasions, but it surely’s often alongside the identical paths, and infrequently encourages you to discover additional. Facet quests and different actions can nudge you off essentially the most well-traveled paths now and again, however the whole lot is so tied to fight that you just typically have little alternative to give attention to the world round you. Even Aether Currents, areas speckled throughout the maps that unlock flying in every area, typically have questionable placements that miss the chance to indicate off the world at its greatest and most stunning. The Sightseeing Log succeeds on this regard, providing dazzling views of the sport that I didn’t know had been potential, all whereas being a quiet and contemplative reprieve.
I believe rather a lot concerning the digital worlds we inhabit as gamers. Too typically I discover them designed to be handed over and run by way of with out a lot thought. Even attractive vistas are sometimes fast showcases of graphical energy that not often persuade you that this digital world is in reality a world in its personal proper. To me, the Sightseeing Log presents Eorzea as a world of its personal slightly than an amusement park due to the way it reframes your relationship with that world. So typically as Warriors of Mild, we push by way of areas with little friction. It’s on to the following quest, the following raid, the following reward. The Sightseeing Log asks us to easily take within the surroundings round us for no different motive than to see it. Participating with this has solely deepened my appreciation for Remaining Fantasy 14 as a complete. It’s about stopping and smelling the roses, or maybe extra aptly, the Elpis flowers.
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