Have I missed the boat?

[Heartkitties]

So, I played some in Beta and was ready to charge into the game at launch, level up somewhat quickly, and learn the end game content while everyone else was still feeling their way through it as well. Sadly though, REAL LIFE HAPPENED (!!) and I'm way behind the herd. I'm only 47 and I dont get to play nearly as much as I'd like.

It seems like most people have the level 50+ stuff down to a science and all I ever hear are groups wanting people to be geared and know the fights. I guess what I'm wondering is if there's still a place in end game for new players and if you more experienced folks have any advice on how to prepare myself for it.

[Eekiki]

Yeah, I got advice.

Join my Free Company!

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...114192/member/

Look for me or one of our officers in game!

[Eightbit]

Always a place for new people, but be ready to fight those who expect too much. Granted 2.1 has some changes that might help. Take most at face value, and don't be afraid to form your own groups to play at a slower pace.

[APilgrim]

I run dungeons a lot, leveling up different jobs - and most of the time there are new people to the dungeons. A lot of Free Companies are still recruiting people with the promise of helping level them up. My highest DoW/M is 47 (I started off crafting/gathering) and I'm not worried about rushing to 50 yet. Sales of the game are still good.

I wouldn't worry about it really, there's still plenty of time to start mindlessly grinding end-game stuff.

[Nash774]

You're not late haha there's a lot disparity even on Balmung... hit me up if you need anything. Names is Dankz Greenleaf... usually on weeknights/weekends (EST)

[Eruantien]

I would say the best place for learning, is either shout yourself for a new group, a nice free company, or duty finder. Most people who want a fast end game experience shout at the moment.

But new people are coming in all the time so it's not impossible, just more work to find new people on the end content, since the end gamers do the same stuff.

[Zfz]

Not late at all. There are no place for you in the progression parties but you can make your own.

For example, with everyone looking for "geared" people in my FC to run their AK/WP and stuff, I purposefully advertise "slow WP run".

It will be even easier to find a party that matches your goals in 2.1, supposedly, with the party matching bulletin board.

[TonyUK]

I never join them shouts even though I have the gear and better for them. I stick to Duty Finder for The Wanderer's Palace, and 9/10 I get a decent party. Fast philosophy points, 100 in 25mins with an average party or faster if you get really lucky. You will soon be raking in points to spend on armour. I don't like the e-hero shouts anyway "Gear check, I will cry like a baby if you don't haz 1337 gear" 50% of the times these players are useless anyway despite the gear they accumulate.
You will get there fast enough OP no problems & Good luck to you.

[Terius]

Just remember, full DL does not equal skill, anyone can run WP or AK 30+ times for a Darklight Set

Look to start in WP, maybe pick up the Warlock Set and a Darklight Weapon from the boss.

[Knosis]

So, I played some in Beta and was ready to charge into the game at launch, level up somewhat quickly, and learn the end game content while everyone else was still feeling their way through it as well. Sadly though, REAL LIFE HAPPENED (!!) and I'm way behind the herd. I'm only 47 and I dont get to play nearly as much as I'd like.

It seems like most people have the level 50+ stuff down to a science and all I ever hear are groups wanting people to be geared and know the fights. I guess what I'm wondering is if there's still a place in end game for new players and if you more experienced folks have any advice on how to prepare myself for it.

Isn't this game less than 2 months old? You're being ridiculous. Not all of us rush to end-game. Some of us realize that end-game is just to keep players playing as it increases e-peen size.