Dear SE: I wish lvling wasn't so fast :(

[Sephirah]

I wouldn't say I'm a casual player, but I'm certainly not hard-core. One of the things I loved about XI when it originally launched was how long it took to level.

By the time you reached lvl 40, you could party with complete strangers and you knew it was gonna be a good group, because everyone still playing at that point had either learned how to play correctly, or quit.

I'm enjoying end-game so far, and I loved the story, honestly I think this is the best FF since XI, and as far as the console versions go, IX. But I wish the journey hadn't been so quick.

For the people not reading my posts:

I'M NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT A LACK OF CONTENT (there is tons to do)
I DIDN'T FATE GRIND

Remember, ignore the idea that 'the game begins at level 50', because you'll miss out on so much otherwise. To me it's the journey that's important and not the destination, as we will all get there eventually regardless, so rushing ahead to that point will only burn you out.

I agree with this sentiment entirely. But while playing through the story casually, and NOT fate grinding, you can reach max level in under a month.

[Enkidoh]

Simple, don't run around cramming FATEs or rush through quests and the storyline and you won't level so fast. I started in 1.0 and I'm still not 50 yet, simply because I've taken my time - I do other things like just chat with friends or ride around on my chocobo other than FATEs or quest grinding. It's up to you how fast you level - don't blame SE simply because they made it easier to level.

Remember, ignore the idea that 'the game begins at level 50', because you'll miss out on so much otherwise. To me it's the journey that's important and not the destination, as we will all get there eventually regardless, so rushing ahead to that point will only burn you out.

[HunkyJimpjorps]

I played with plenty of terrible people at 40, 50, 60, 70 and 75. XP parties in FFXI didn't reward good players, they rewarded stubborn ones.

[NoctisCaelus]

I wonder if people know that you can choose to not Fate grind and just do dungeons.

[Nanga]

I wouldn't say I'm a casual player, but I'm certainly not hard-core. One of the things I loved about XI when it originally launched was how long it took to level.

By the time you reached lvl 40, you could party with complete strangers and you knew it was gonna be a good group, because everyone still playing at that point had either learned how to play correctly, or quit.

I'm enjoying end-game so far, and I loved the story, honestly I think this is the best FF since XI, and as far as the console versions go, IX. But I wish the journey hadn't been so quick.

I see you only have one DoW/DoM at level 50. Have you put much effort in going for a second level 50 DoW/DoM class? You may find your opinion to be quite different afterwards.

[Elirion]

OP, I agree with you. I'm a casual player since 1.0 beta. I really enjoyed the dedication it took in XI to get to max level pre abyssea. It took me over a year to get to level 75. I do enjoy XIV but it seems a bit too casual to me which makes me worry over the longevity of the game. I'm not sure if I see myself playing this for as long as I did XI but we'll see.

[Sephirah]

I see you only have one DoW/DoM at level 50. Have you put much effort in going for a second level 50 DoW/DoM class? You may find your opinion to be quite different afterwards.

I have no desire in leveling another class, and I'm not talking about fate grinding. I leveled to 50 playing through the story, maybe spent a total of 3 levels here and there on fates just to bridge the cap between quest requirements. In XI it took the better part of an entire year just to get ONE class to 75.

And to any white knights out there, don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining about lack of content or anything like that. I love the game and I'm having fun in coils right now. I just wish it had taken a bit longer to get here.

[Nanga]

I have no desire in leveling another class, and I'm not talking about fate grinding. I leveled to 50 playing through the story, maybe spent a total of 3 levels here and there on fates just to bridge the cap between quest requirements. In XI it took the better part of an entire year just to get ONE class to 75.

So, let me get this straight. You have no desire to experience any part of the 88% of the game, yet you have come here to tell SE that leveling is too fast?

You've barely "leveled" through 12% of the classes, and that 12% was too fast? Do I have it right?

[HunkyJimpjorps]

In XI it took the better part of an entire year just to get ONE class to 75.

What, did you play once a week? You could get a 75 in a couple months.

[NeoAmon]

I have no desire in leveling another class, and I'm not talking about fate grinding. I leveled to 50 playing through the story, maybe spent a total of 3 levels here and there on fates just to bridge the cap between quest requirements. In XI it took the better part of an entire year just to get ONE class to 75.

I don't understand why the likes of you want to turn this game into a grind shit? It is already boring enough when you try to level a second class and you want to make it longer? Please go play another game and stop making this game into your own selfish vision.