Final Fantasy XIV Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 12+
Recommended play time: 1.5 to 3 hours a day, depending on age and chores
Oh, Final Fantasy XIV! My oldest (15) played this for two months until I took his computer away because he wasn't studying for a test. It's a huge game, with many details, but I'm here to help you understand a bit of its magic.
What is this game
Listen, it's like a huge movie where you're the main character, except you meet thousands of other people from all over the world playing with you. It's a fantasy world with magic, monsters, and heroes. You create a character and build them up slowly, going on quests, fighting, and just living within this world. It's called an MMORPG, and it took me a week to even understand what that meant – Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. In short, many people, role-playing game, online.
Safety tips
- {"title":"Reasonable Screen Time","content":"This game can easily swallow hours. Set clear playing times in advance, and don't be shy about taking them off the screen when needed. Remember, real life…
- {"title":"Talking to Strangers","content":"In this game, you meet many people. It's important to explain to kids not to give out personal information, and not to meet people from the game in real lif…
- {"title":"Financial Expenses","content":"The game itself costs money (after the 'trial'), and it also has a 'monthly subscription'. Be aware of this, and perhaps set a budget or pay for it yourselves…