>>>It's a MMORPG. So you need to expect there to be a lot of Multiplayer content. If you struggle or dislike playing with other people I would most definitely recommend staying away from multiplayer games.

That's a little rude, you don't have the right to "recommend" that someone avoid FFXIV just because s/he doesn't like socializing. People seem to forget that this is a Final Fantasy game, not some side FF game either, it's a numbered title in the main series. Some people are here just cause its a FF and they shouldnt be forced to socialize just because others do nothing but socialize. People have to remember that everyone is different and just because some want this game to be multiplayer only doesnt change the fact that many play this game solo. Playing on offline game is not a substitute for playing FFXIV, most games don't come close to how great this game is and people shouldn't be punished for not following the crowd and being independent.