Quote Originally Posted by Shibi View Post
Being that HW and Ishgard looks like it is now gated behind this raid (is that correct because we did get a red MSQ marker with "you must do crystal tower"), does that also count for an average level 50 player in level 90 gear?

I don't mind following along it, I fear my friend, who I introduced to MMOs with this game, and who is barely aware of a rotation, might be overwhelmed.

At this point, I'd just like to get into Ishgard.
An average item level of 90 is enough to get into all three Crystal Tower raids - running them can get you some better gear along the way.

Why overwhelmed? These raids are easier than most of the mandatory dungeons and trials you must already have done to get that far in the MSQ - and there will be a lot more people around to carry anyone who doesn't know what to do.
If you managed to get through "The Keeper of the Lake" and "The Chrysalis" (both of which are required for the MSQ), the Crystal Tower will seem like childs play in comparison.