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| Author: | Patrick Baker [ Wed Feb 18, 2026 1:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The relevance of HorizonXI and the classic 75-cap era experience in 2026 |
I’ve been playing modern MMORPGs for years, but I’ve grown tired of the "theme park" style where everything is handed to you. I’ve heard legendary stories about the difficulty of FXI—the forced grouping, the dangerous world, and the months-long grind for Relic weapons. Is it worth starting a journey in Vana'diel now, or is the game too dated for a newcomer used to modern quality-of-life features? |
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| Author: | Patrick Baker [ Wed Feb 18, 2026 1:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The relevance of HorizonXI and the classic 75-cap era experience in 2026 |
As someone who has called Vana'diel home since the PS2 launch, I can tell you that FXI offers a sense of "horizontal" progression that modern games simply cannot replicate. In this world, a piece of gear you earn today might still be relevant five years from now. The community is the real heart of the game; you can’t survive without a reliable Linkshell. Sometimes, after a grueling six-hour session of camping a Notorious Monster or grinding Merit Points in the Boyahda Tree, I like to unwind by visiting https://ninewinuk.uk/ for a quick change of pace. It’s the perfect way to reset my brain before I head back into the Valkurm Dunes to help some newcomers with their sub-job quests. If you crave a game where the journey matters more than the destination, and where every level feels like a hard-won victory, then FXI is absolutely for you. See you in San d'Oria! |
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