Friends of mine, new to the game, becoming discouraged by STORY QUESTS

[worldofneil]

Do they realise they are working through what was 3 years worth of updates/story? It is going to take sometime to get caught up...

[CuteWhisper]

Do they realise they are working through what was 3 years worth of updates/story? It is going to take sometime to get caught up...

This and it's a Final Fantasy game which are known for making amazing story (Not here to debate which one was bad or good here). You should tell your friends to stop rushing and actually enjoy the story. I hope they don't add a shortcut.

[Starlord]

Do they realise they are working through what was 3 years worth of updates/story? It is going to take sometime to get caught up...

This!

Also, what person goes into a FF game not expecting ( for the most part) Story. FF has always been about it's deep ( and rather long) storytelling. If that isn't your thing you really only have 2 options:

1) Skip the dialogue ( if you are enjoy all the other content outside of the story)
2) Game is really not for you and it's best if you found another game that appeals to you or your friends.

Like this person said, there is 3 years worth of story in here... naturally (if you read it) it will take you a decent amount of time...