Length MSQ from all the expansions - it is getting insane

[Dikatis]

Well, game numbers aside, the OP's argument that the game should be more alt-friendly and that content should be uncoupled from the MSQ would require a fundamental shift in the way the dev team handles its development cycle. Which is to say, unless they're given a REALLY goodreason to believe that there's a lot of money in it, it's highly unlikely that it'll change now.

[Zanarkand-Ronso]

Well, game numbers aside, the OP's argument that the game should be more alt-friendly and that content should be uncoupled from the MSQ would require a fundamental shift in the way the dev team handles its development cycle. Which is to say, unless they're given a REALLY goodreason to believe that there's a lot of money in it, it's highly unlikely that it'll change now.

There is no reason to have Alts considering how the game Functions.
But honestly, even with that said the game could stand to be more Alt Friendly. It would be beneficial to the player to be able to interact with all of their characters amongst eachother. I guess the question is how far would they go with it? Probably the one thing is they just wouldnt allow is sharing Gear, Mounts and Minions. Forcing you to play the content if you want things.

And Uncoupling Content from MSQ, I dont see that happening because, as said, its a Fundamental of FFXIV.
Its part of how their world & Game Functions, that it changes and evolves with the changing and progression of the MSQ, which allows some events to even happen. Much less how you get so some areas with said content.