A serious discussion about abridging the story quest 1-50 (discouraging new players)

[Luvbunny]

I have to disagree here. If it was meant to be a final fantasy game first, why even make it an mmo? The story can be told
Just fine as a single player platform. Why network it? So much time and effort for a game focused on single player content is...

Think of it as offline RPG with some online component. Your daily duty roulette provide "matchmaking features" for your dungeons grind and activity. Your main story, quests, levequest, gathering and crafting are focused for the "antisocial" person - or player who just want to log in for 30-60 minutes, turn in their daily crafting allowance. Most of the leveling are a mix between quest + dungeons grind, you can do FATE and Levequest only if you are that antisocial. I love what they do, catering heavily to casual gamers and giving people OPTIONS - this game respect my time.

[Titor]

Think of it as offline RPG with some online component.

It would be nice to have an option to do a condensed story or the full story. Keep the full story there for the option for those playing it for the RPG aspects, but make it easier for those playing it for an MMO aspect.
I personally play for the MMO aspect, I care quite little about the full story, it is way too long to me, and I skipped most of the cutscenes. Nevertheless, the value of my sub vs someone who is playing just for the story is exactly the same. It would be nice to have options. You want the story? Go for it! Enjoy it! You want the RPG/Raids/PvP/Endgame? Go for it! Get there however you want (Grind, quest, whatever) and have fun.