By Phoenix.Gameesh 2014-04-20 09:27:47
Started in Feb. 2004 (at least if memory serves correctly).
I picked a Galka because (at the time) they were the least popular race choice, and maybe still are. I always play as characters that are the least chosen in games if I get the option. Although I liked the design, and I'm a fan of large characters as well.
My first 60 was WHM; and it was quite the bumpy ride lol...
My first 75 however was BLU. I remember the night I installed ToAU and unlocked Blue mage. I learned 14 spells in 4 hours or so. It was (and still is) the only time I ever stayed up till very late for FF11. Needless to say, Blue mage knocked White mage of the highest job pedestal in record time.
I remember when exp items didn't exist, I saw the introduction of level sync, FoV and GoV, Abyssea and all the other smaller changes twist and reform the game I started playing all those years ago.
Even with all the many changes over the years, I still adore playing this game every day I can. It might not be the most 'enhanced' game graphics-wise; and yes perhaps it's outdated, but that doesn't matter to me.
Looking back, I think starting in Vana'diel as a WAR 01/-- in this strange zone they call South Gustaberg might have been the start of my life's biggest adventure in gaming history.
I hope this game will continue for many more years!