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wolfy42 posted...

I think I was in the FFXIV beta, I know I played it at launch. Never went back to it though (or maybe tried it again once a long time ago but only briefly). Now that it's free I wouldn't need to try and figure out my old account to play it again. Back then (at launch) there were parts you pretty much had to party for, which kinda sucks for me.

I've tried some of Ark now, just played the female gunslinger so far. It's ok, but both very easy, and kinda meh on the actual combat so far. I may need to try a different class (this one just hasn't really been fun yet).

If you are referring to 1.0 (which is most likely the case) then the game completely changed with A Realm Reborn. You don't need to party at all outside of dungeons (obvious) and some FATES/hunts (which are entirely optional). Even then the party finder is great, you'll never have trouble getting a party, and when you do the community is extremely non-toxic and supportive. So you don't need to worry about, say, the party going off on you and attempting to kick and/or disband because of a wipe.

Edit: Free trial is still suspended. However the starter edition, which has all the expansions except endbringer, is only 20 bucks and comes with a free month.