I am completely new to the game; I picked it up a few days before 1.18. Combat feels a bit better after the patch, but one thing I noticed is the massive reduction is SP from doing leves.

Is there anything else to do in the game besides leves for exp? I mean aside from the obvious solo grinding. I read people posting that it's a group oriented game and that group exp should be better and I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment, but every single person I've attempted to talk to doesn't respond. This is easily the most quiet and anti-social gaming experience I've had.

I'm hoping that is because I chose the wrong starting city. I've read Ul'Dah or something like that is the place to be. Is there an easy way to get there? I tried taking a ferry and running to find it, but I got smoked by some high 40's mobs shortly after leaving the docks.

Also, I've leveled a few classes up, I think my highest is 14? I haven't found a single item or upgrade. Is that normal?

I'm not trying to complain. I really just know next to nothing about the game and no idea what I can do that might actually be fun.

Should I just start over in the other city or something? I'm in Limsa Lo-someshiza, currently. Thanks for reading my newb ass post!