Final Fantasy XI still has an active player base and gets regular new content nearly two decades after it launched--but is it still a worthwhile experience for new players trying out the game in 2021? Here are my thoughts after playing the game fresh over the past few weeks.
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00:00 Intro
00:49 Video overview & past experience with the game
02:47 Current progress in the game
03:43 The good parts of FFXI so far
07:57 Potential obstacles for new players
12:42 "Why play FFXI instead of FFXIV?"
17:19 So, should you play?
19:19 Outro and recommended resources for new players
HELPFUL GUIDES AND FFXI CONTENT FOR NEW PLAYERS:
Ashenbubs FFXI HD textures mod: https://www.nexusmods.com/finalfantas...
Basic Guardian YouTube channel: / @basicworldbuilder
Huntin 4 Games YouTube channel: / @huntin4gameschannel
Ginger Prime FFXI guide: • Final Fantasy XI Controller Guide [FFXI Cl...
FFXI Level 1-119 Quickstart Guide - BG-Wiki: https://www.bg-wiki.com/ffxi/Quicksta...
Ruaumoko (Job guides and lore dives): / @splitfinn
Soberdwarf: • The Beginner's Guide to Final Fantasy XI -...
Official FFXI subreddit: / ffxi
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