OK, I admit it--I am casual...is there a place for me in FFXIV??

I admit it--I am a casual video game player. I am not "hardcore,", I am a 43 year old Dad who has been playing video games since the Atari 2600.

I have a Level 50-something in this game, but I never did the 2nd part of the Coils, nor am I that great in big raids (I seem to die and I am guessing my DPS sucks).

As I consider getting back into this game, I have to ask--is it casual-friendly? Is it worth finding a good free company or something (or just watching YouTube videos) to get better at the raids and my class (Bard, which I am NOT good at...I just usually pick the archer in fantasy games).

Thanks for any constructive feedback!

I really casual and I'm doing fine.

Also not being good now doesn't mean you can't improve. No one starts out beast.

Yes casuals outnumber the so called hardcore 10 to 1. Have fun, enjoy the game, and don't worry about what some have to say. I'd suggest finding a casual FC and play with your FC mates as much as you can. Don't worry about getting to end game given there is ton of content along the way you can enjoy and have fun with.

You'd have a harder time finding the opposite.

This mmo is almost purely designed for casual, very very little hardcore content in the game at all.

Only exception is Savage Alex, which only drops gear needed to do savage alex easier.... yea outside the satisfaction of clearing the prestige no real reason to even do it.

The rest of the game is more or less casual.

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Originally Posted by Xatsh

This mmo is almost purely designed for casual, very very little hardcore content in the game at all.

Only exception is Savage Alex, which only drops gear needed to do savage alex easier.... yea outside the satisfaction of clearing the prestige no real reason to even do it.

The rest of the game is more or less casual.

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Maybe having fun by doing something challenging?
If the only purpose is the gear, then there's no purpose at all because as you said the gear only helps you to make current content easier. That means that you don't need the gear to clear Midas savage, and the gear will be obsolete on next end game raid.

You're fine as long as you're not looking for challenging content. The gap between normal and savage mode is incredibly huge that you'd need to do a couple of hours a night, few times a week in order to make meaningful progression. As a new player you're definitely not going to run out of things to do at least until the next expansion (assuming they follow the same approach and downfalls as 3.x's release anyway)

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Originally Posted by Slick

I admit it--I am a casual video game player. I am not "hardcore,", I am a 43 year old Dad who has been playing video games since the Atari 2600.

I have a Level 50-something in this game, but I never did the 2nd part of the Coils, nor am I that great in big raids (I seem to die and I am guessing my DPS sucks).

As I consider getting back into this game, I have to ask--is it casual-friendly? Is it worth finding a good free company or something (or just watching YouTube videos) to get better at the raids and my class (Bard, which I am NOT good at...I just usually pick the archer in fantasy games).

Thanks for any constructive feedback!

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You're in a good place. As others have said, there is really challenging content included, but it's segregated from the rest of the game and not required in any way for you to enjoy yourself. Dungeons, trials, alliance raids, 10 man groups, and loads of story content, 'sall good.

I'm midcore. and I find there is lots for me to do. And it doesn't take long to be right back in it after taking 2 months off. Which I just did and I already got 1 job geared up to ilevel 223. that's less then 3 weeks after a big patch

For the most part, yes. Just be careful, a lot of the casual stuff can be more grind than even the hardcore stuff making it difficult to catch up. Still, there's plenty to do if you're a casual player.

Emphatically yes.

- The main scenario quest, even into Heavensward, will give you plenty to chew on and you can take it at whatever pace you please. It's quite dense, very much along the lines of the single-player Final Fantasy games.
- None of the classes have a particularly steep learning curve, skill selection is small and manageable, and combat is slow-and-steady paced, with long global cooldowns.
- You do not have to "master" any class to complete most content. Maximum DPS output, most efficient healing, and best damage mitigation while tanking is mostly a concern only in harder optional content.
- There are numerous "casual" Free Companies on every server that are more focused on socializing than clearing challenges, and as a general rule, many of the people in them are more than willing to give a leg up to players struggling with some challenge or another.

And do note: If at any point you choose to attempt more difficult content, gearing up for it is relatively quick and painless, and the hardest activities require eight players at most, which makes it easier to communicate and coordinate. The 24-player raids are, generally speaking, not overly challenging except when they're first released and the community as a whole is still "learning" them, past which point a struggling player can be effectively carried through with minimal trouble.

This game is probably the most casual friendly MMO there. It's so casual to the point that some hardcore and semi-hardcore players complain about it time to time.

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Originally Posted by Kewitt

I'm midcore. and I find there is lots for me to do.

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The only midcore content in this game is Weeping City and Trials, how is that tons to do?

just avoid "savage" and extreme fights , some duties will fail in duty finder, try to not let it get to you.

I suggest playing an easier job that does not require DPS, if u want not to worry about somoene complaining about ur dps. try a SCH ( arcanist ) as a healer. the SCH is not a complicated job to master and can add dps to the raid with his dots or selen. also the DF queue is pretty decent for healers. avoid playing a rotation heavy job whch is usually the case for DPS.

u can also try PLD, a failry simple job as well. tanking and agro managemeent, cooldown management is not super hard to master.

Is this a serious topic.

This is the most casual MMO ever released on the market, just about.

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Originally Posted by starLivitation

I suggest playing an easier job that does not require DPS, if u want not to worry about somoene complaining about ur dps. try a SCH ( arcanist ) as a healer.

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Did you really just suggest scholar as something to not dps with.

I'm so offended.

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Originally Posted by RobbieH

The only midcore content in this game is Weeping City and Trials, how is that tons to do?

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Weeping City is casul content content and most people who are midcore will still do savage content just won't clear it as fast as hardcore players.

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Originally Posted by FoxyAreku

Is this a serious topic.

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Some people, like presumably the OP, don't live their lives in the world of video games. As a result they:

1. Don't have a point of reference for what's considered easy or hard by any given player base, and are further confused by people erroneously describing things as "easy" when in fact those people have simply gotten good at something.

2. Are prone to picking up the noise coming from an ever-present vocal minority that complains about "casuals" and assumes anyone who doesn't make video games their second job is going to be met with hostility (which may include dismissals in the form of an "are you serious" statement)

3. And so, as a result of 1 and 2, will ask questions like this one.

I have found as a casual player who sometimes plays hardcore 8-10 hrs on weekends that there is more than enough to keep me interested and challenged at the same time. The reality is that mechanics in dungeons and raids is where you'll find your challenge but not so much that you'll smash you head against the keyboard. Extreme primals and savage require a coordinated group (I havent done much of either but I'd like to change that).

Overall I think this game has a good mix but that's the opinion of someone who hasn't ran with many coordinated groups except in dungeons. Dont go anywhere you're in for a real treat here man!