Quote Originally Posted by Lesliec1951 View Post
Ahh Thanks I didn't realize that it was only in a specific location. If I don't do PVP will that stop my advancement in general? I know there's some PVP specific gear, but other than that, will it stop me from circling?
No, PvP is a completely separate system from the rest of the game content. Your gear serves no purpose there other than cosmetics. There are no player levels. There are completely separate and different skills than anywhere else in the game.

Not participating in PvP will have minimal impact on your progression through the game. To you, it would only serve as one source of XP among many.

The most optimal way to level a class in FFXIV is to mix content. That means combining roulettes, dungeons, FATEs, challenge log, hunts, sidequests, main quests, and anything else that grants XP.