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I have played ff14 since 2015 and I still can't recommend it without being extremely cautious about it. No, I'm not afraid of admitting I play it or think the community is cringier than any other mmo community, but the game is such a slow burn in terms of gameplay and story alike that it will unironically filter a lot of people. You have so few skills until lvl 60+ and the story has some severe pacing issues, especially in ARR. If you are jumping into it because your oshi plays it but doesnt find it gripping or immersive, there is no shame in uninstalling. Even the director of ff14 said it's okay to unsub and play other games, though admittedly it was in regards to endgame players feeling bored while waiting for new content to drop.