Side quests reallly bad this expac/SB

[Synestra]

yep the side quest in this game are boring.

There has been some pretty big(imo)lore reveals in some side quests like the one where you need to find garleans secret chemical weapon, and when you completed that you learn some interesing things about Gaius. So there are some really good side quests but there is also some not so interesing ones, i think its pretty balanced mix and even those "boring" ones are still kinda decent as those focus more on zone lore.

[Lexia]

I do agree they went a little overboard with them, but at least there won't be dead spaces like in HW to reach level cap. I just click past them and get it done without even reading them. To those who say it is optional, I disagree with you when it comes to people like me who do things on order and completing each section of a grid before moving on. I have to complete each side quest in an area before I even begin thinking about continuing the main story, so they are not optional in my case. Not unless you want me to go crazy because OCD won't stop bothering me about it.

So SE suppose to make less content cause you have ocd? If so that pretty selfish.

[Ferrasper]

So SE suppose to make less content cause you have ocd? If so that pretty selfish.

Did I state they should lesson it? No, I did not. In fact, I said the good thing about them is that I won't have that gap in leveling like I did in HW. I know it is my fault to bear when I get tired of them, but I was merely addressing those people who cry it is optional. Also, I can be very selfish because that is the only way to survive in this f*cked up world.

[Lexia]

I was merely addressing those people who cry it is optional.

They not really crying about anything and just stating facts cause they are optional, the game doesn't make anyone do them. If person has a personal issue such as ocd then that their own mind telling them they have to do it and not the game, therefore making them optional if person wants to do them.

[Felis]

To those who say it is optional, I disagree with you when it comes to people like me who do things on order and completing each section of a grid before moving on. I have to complete each side quest in an area before I even begin thinking about continuing the main story, so they are not optional in my case. Not unless you want me to go crazy because OCD won't stop bothering me about it.

Then level up 2 jobs at the same time?

[Surake]

I want more side quests. I can't stand leveling via grinding (I'll do it when I have to) and it's a welcome thing when there are side quests to do. If anything I wish Stormblood had double or triple the amount.

[_Babble_]

I love side quests! My only disappointment with this expansion (aside from the rough rollout) is that there are fewer of them with this expansion according to SE.

[AlexSag]

I completely disagree with this post. They've done a great job with the writing of the quests this expansion. It's one thing to complain about the number of them, but I think it's unfair to say the content put out is bad simply because there is so much of it. I've actually had to take a break from side questing because there are so many of them, but I appreciate all the hard work the writers and animators put into them.

[Demise]

I love taking my time and going through the side quests, the world feels so alive and like an RPG when you play it that way instead of just spamming pvp to level up as fast as possible.

Not to say I don't do my share of pvp spamming as well. But I love having the choice between how I can enjoy the game, and anyone who would ask SE to not give us that choice is just too self absorbed to realize that their playstyle isn't the only playstyle out there.

[Kosmos992k]

I do not remember ARR or HW being this bad with side quests, do 1-3 MSQ and get flooded with 4-10 side quests. Please for the love of this game, on next expac cut back on the side quests and give MSQ and needed side quests (ones with aether winds or item rewards) more exp.

Edit: Oh and no more chained side quests. This is Final Fantasy NOT Everquest.

NO! This is a horrible and shortsighted request to make. Honestly, what is wrong with gamers today? You hate cut scenes, skip text, ignore lore, and avoid side content like its the plague. SE has already adjusted many times for you, additional side quests and side quest chains is done to allow the main story to be streamlined, just for you, and yet you feel the need to whine about entirely optional content that others enjoy. If you don't like story and lore, why are you playing a Final Fantasy title at all?

For me the main story so far has been great, but the side quests and side quest chains have added so much extra color and life to the world and story. I'd rate both as excellent so far.

Honestly, I feel like so many things have been done to accommodate gamers with zero attention span and no care for story, character and lore, that the game is in danger of catering too much to that. The changes to the jobs and skills seem to drive in the direction of the DPS meta and more action oriented combat. A lot of players like that FFXIV has a slower pace, more measured combat, and deep and wide ranging story lines to explore. There really are not many, if any, MMORPGs out there like FFXIV, there are plenty of fast paced shallow action games that take place in sandbox worlds for those that prefer. So, please, leave Final Fantasy to do what it does best.

Side quests are entirely optional. If you don't like them, don't do them, and move on.