Quote Originally Posted by Nestama View Post
FFXI did not force new players to finish a storyline to unlock new Jobs OR new zones. Yes, they are two different games, but my point stands that FFXI's expansions DID NOT FORCE NEW PLAYERS to do old content.

And by that logic, might as well block people from playing as Au Ra until they finish 2.55. That's fair, right?
I seriously don't get why the complaint. If you play FFXIV, then you'll be set for the expansion.

If you don't, why would you expect to earn access to expansion contents without having partaken of 2.x contents first.

Maybe because "FFXI's expansions DID NOT...," but that's a weak reason to feel FFXIV should be forced down the same road.

FFXI != FFXIV.

Besides, it's not that hard to get to completing the MSQ & there is PLENTY of time to have it finished in preparation for Heavensward.