What is it like to be unable to clear all of the content?

[Goodberry]

Ok, I'll bite.

What content has gated you, and for how long?
HM Garuda, from about 2 weeks ago when I did HM Ifrit.

Why are you stuck here?
I never tried, because am an "older" player and hate all these horribly and unfairly designed "twitch" fights. Bad for my blood pressure too. So I don't want to do them.

Are you upset about this?
Yes, not so much for personal reasons (SE can keep their relic weapon), but because I hate bad design, particularly when it's not caused by mistakes but by a totally wrong approach, i.e. choosing to forget that these games are played by people of all ages.

Should any changes be made to the content to accomodate you and players like yourself?
Yes, separating "normal" and "hardcore" content much more than they are now. One should have the right to play, enjoy the game and see most of the story without ever doing a damn Primal fight, which is only stressful and adds no real content. Primal fights etc. should be for the hardcore minority and, granted, offer the best gear. But there should be a clear progression path for common mortals, too. In other words: such fights should not be ever part of main story lines, nor gate access to decent weapons (I'm saying decent, not BiS).

What kind of content would you like to see added in future patches for you to enjoy?
More open world zones. Followup to main story line(s). Long quest chains involving all the Beast Tribes and granting reputation with them. More level 50 dungeons, with varying difficulty levels. Personal housing. A "wardrobe" system for gear. Swimming and climbing. Sleeping anywhere. Fishing rods with VISIBLE lines. Merry music in taverns.