Combat GC restrictions in frontlines

[niwaar]

RNo one knew at level 21 starting out new in this game that GC was gonna matter

No one knew because they flat out told us GC did not matter. That it was purely a personal choice and that the only thing it would control is which GC gear you could purchase/wear and what colors your chocobo barding would be. (and what mini pets/titles/etc but those are a pure vanity choice)