Playing with your significant other

[Anselmet]

Any class will do. Just let her go at her own pace. My significant other still plays, but we started together. You will be at a disadvantage here and I suggest leveling an alt to accompany her. The ARR story is a doozy and rushing her through it will only be pain that most people cannot endure. So have fun. Have her explore things. Maybe introduce her to pod so she can get sacks and unlock cute outfits.

[Melichoir]

Anyone have any luck getting there spouse/partner into this game? I'd like to get my girlfriend to play this with me but it would be her first mmo and she's not much of a gamer either. She says she is willing to try though.

Any tips or suggestions to ease her into it? She would be on ps4.
What do you think is the most starter friendly class?

What are her interests more broadly. Depending on the things she might like, she may find some classes more her speed just from a aesthetic point.
Beyond that, just take it easy with her. Start a new character maybe just to play with her and go at her speed. Dont over hype stuff, but dont be aloof either. Show genuine interest and let it be ok if she doesnt get it. And if somethign really grabs her attention, dont spoil it, but also dont down play it. Pretty much let her play the game and dont step in and make everything easy mode for her by carrying her through dungeons. Part of what makes games fun is how we get better at those games and accomplish things. If you go in and carry her through all the content, shes not gonna see the game as being worthwhile to invest in. This is pretty much true of most people btw.

Bout all you can do really at that point. Just be aware if shes not much of a gamer and hasnt showed much interest, she may be picking up the game simply to spend time and interests with you. So if she really isnt feeling it, dont be dumb and get disappointed or something. Just find other stuff you two can do together, and keep doing FF on your own time.

[Doozer]

My partner was sad that I was playing a game without him so I said he could just play it too, and he picked Bard because he's gay and likes how flamboyant their armour and style is (those are his words, by the way). And he likes that he can play actual music when not in a duty as a Bard.

I wouldn't overthink which class she starts with honestly, since you can level everything at any point. What's most important is that you have fun playing together. It is a social game after all.

[Pixiehawk]

My hubby introduced me to FFXI and we played until FFXIV hit and moved over. He's moved on since, comes in for events and whatnot, but I'm on most days. If you dont end up both playing it'll be ok as long as you have other things together.

If she does try let her go at her own pace. Give basics on what the jobs do, and tell her how easy it is to try other jobs if the first doesn't click.

Good luck.

[shaiel]

Yup. We've both always been into video games though. My husband's idea of a fun relaxing day is him fishing up stuff in different areas for his fishing log and selling the stuff he gathers (like minions) on the marketboard. He's a female miqo'te and his little house in game is called "Fishing Cattage" lol. He has sat down and gotten some actual fish from his backyard, it's so funny. I didn't even know you can fish in housing zones. He basically levels and does story quests slowly just so he can have a higher fishing level.

OP I suggest you figure out what your wife likes in video games. Like some people like the story most, or exploring new zones, some people like the action / combat, some people like gathering, or housing & fashion, etc. Have them start out in the most appealing starting zone for them as well. Like I spawned in Limsa Lominsa for the first time and I loved it. My husband wasn't into all that ocean so he picked Bard for Gridania. There's also enough jobs / classes and races customizations that your SO will probably find something they like.

[Frigidchick]

My boyfriend was interested in playing, so I created an alt just to level with him and show him around. 2 years later, he helps me out in raids and sidequests. I've since deleted the alt, and I just adjust my main to whatever job he decides he wants to try out. If he goes dps - I go healer or tank & so on. It also helps that we also got lucky, and found a great FC that helps him out when I'm not online.

I think it works best when you let the S.O. find their own way of enjoying the game.

[Freerider]

My S/O have been playing since around 2.5 she plays a dps and I play a healer. Keeps her playing because she doesn't have to wait on queue times. We both enjoy the story and she plays mostly for that. I do ex and Savage on my own.

[Freerider]

Meant my S/o and I

[Jollyy5]

In my personal experience, couples playing with each other can sometimes end up with the bf/hubby + 6 other people carrying the uh... better half through high end content.

Which is not fun for the other 6 people, as it turns out.

[guardin]

Anyone have any luck getting there spouse/partner into this game? I'd like to get my girlfriend to play this with me but it would be her first mmo and she's not much of a gamer either. She says she is willing to try though.

Any tips or suggestions to ease her into it? She would be on ps4.
What do you think is the most starter friendly class?

look, play alone and enjoy ya self. games are fun alone and sometimes fun with others. but forcing someone else to play is gonna end badly and end up being a chore. You can let her play with you character and see how she feels. if she's not into it thats fine. just use the trust base system play alone or play with pugs and keep your peace of mind