The new player experience and how FFXIV fails as an MMO.

[Raikai]

They mentioned it during Endwalker but quickly went back on it saying that they wish the players to experience the entire story.

I personally know somebody who literally gave up on the game (early as DT launch) midway through SB because it was taking way too long to reach endgame as she want to get into raiding with our FC.

She wanted to experience the story of the game instead of just skipping cutscenes when I suggested that, but ultimately felt that it was not for her. I keep wondering how the wish for new players to experience the entire story is not workable in the long run, especially after one or two new expansions post Dawntrail.