Man, there is so much SOUL in this game. Everything from the themes, the immersive world, the nostalgic visuals and the enchanting music, to the heartwarming interactions and overcoming challenges together, all resonate with a special magic that evokes strong feelings of nostalgia and fondness in me. It's all part of the unique charm that makes FFXI feel like an adventure.

Writing this while on a boat to Selbina, hiding from the rain, surrounded by fog, and enjoying the atmosphere with other players. I don't know of any other game that has something like this. There's a reason why tens of thousands of people are still playing FFXI years later. There's just nothing else like it.

Thanks to the private servers we still get to experience this fascinating world called Vana'diel the way it was meant to be experienced.