Basically, best mmorpg I've ever seen.
The shared cold down time is a pain, however, the endgame content somehow fixed that. I did not find it too uncomfortable when I do my raids and trials, so I would say that system is actually not that bad.
The choice on different jobs on one single character is really good system. I've been so tired to lvl again and do the main story again and again to get a new job. Although the lvling for jobs after the first job is really painful, I prefer that than watch the same story again and again.
The gathering and crafting for me, is the best design in this game. I am not a hardcore player, so when I feel tired on doing my raids, I usually just go fishing or something else. It left the choice for player not only to fight, but somehow live in this game world. Furthermore, the Gold Saucer is also another way to take a rest. I think ff14 really provide player anothe world to live in, not only a tons of boss to kill.
I do not pvp a lot, and I never liked pvp before, so I cannot tell anything about the pvp system.
At last, my grading for this game is 95/100, I hope you would give this game a try after read my review. :)