Atma

[Orophin]

So I'm guessing there's nothing else in this game that will keep your interest? Because Atmas is actually a very small part of it and isn't required to play the game.

[AmyNeudaiz]

Because Atmas is actually a very small part of it and isn't required to play the game.

That tired argument is invalid. Getting an Animus weapon is progression. Plus with customization on stats and i110 in a few days it will be second BiS for many jobs.
I can't just "skip it". Unless you go straight to High Allagan weapon it's not "optional" to progress.