the class and job quests in this game

[Grundy]

Blacksmith and Warrior quests rocked my socks in XIV. Unlocking Samurai in XI made me want to hammer nails through my eyes.

Your argument is invalid.

[Genz]

The Echo is a fundamental part of FFXIV's storyline, why remove it from the class quests?

Because even in the main quests, the echo is anecdotal. :s
Only v1 players know it's supposed to be fundamental.

[Miiu]

I found the pugilist storyline to be a delight.

[AlexNiculaie]

Meh, have to disagree. I have found the Class and Job quests more entertaining than XI's. I also disagree about them not being interwoven with the lore. They do, but on a local level rather than a world wide one.

[Ryans]

Because even in the main quests, the echo is anecdotal. :s
Only v1 players know it's supposed to be fundamental.

I wouldn't say the echo was anecdotal in any way. It was definitely a key factor in why your character was successful in the storyline. Being gifted with the echo is what let you resist the primals' influences and, with the aid of Hydalen or whatever her name is, beat Ultima Weapon. Without the echo, or at least being protected by Hydalen, you'd be dead a few times over.

[Tooth]

Maybe when they come out with other classes and jobs they'll keep this in mind.