Thread: 2.55 Main Scenario Requirement.

Originally Posted by Tuathaa

It was also clarified that the new jobs are available at level 30. So completion of 2.55 to access the new jobs doesn't sound like a requirement any longer.

The new jobs are going to start at level 30. Rogue starts at level 1 but you had to complete the level 10 quest for your current class in order to play as it. As well since the three new jobs are in Ishgard, which you can only get into via completing the 2.55 story, you have to be level 50+ to start as them.

Originally Posted by Dualblade

The new jobs are going to start at level 30.

I must have read it wrong. I thought it was available not starting.
After grinding 2.0 to 2.55 I think they need to streamline it. Towards the end it quickly became monotonous and not much fun.
The majority of people that say it isn't a problem did the quest's as they were released not one chain after another in a few days or a weekend

Originally Posted by Rendecrow

Everything but story is optional??? huh? I don't think so.

I don't understand why you want to condense the entire 2.0 storyline into one weekend. In the past it's been agreed upon that the 2.0 storyline up to Ultima Weapon was supposed to be 1 full month's worth of casual content.
Please explain, because I really don't understand you. This is a subscription game, and you're not meant to clear all the content in just one weekend. There is 0 need to do Crystal Tower or anything else. When 2.0 was the latest patch, there was no Crystal Tower. In fact there were no dungeons passed Amdapor Keep (normal mode), and everyone was running Wanderer's Palace (normal mode). i70 is way more than enough to clear it. It's a fact that Praetorium was designed to be cleared in AF Gear (i50-55) without regard to accessories/jewelry. THAT IS WHY THERE IS NO iLVL REQUIREMENT TO QUEUE FOR IT.

From there on (2.1 -> 2.5 quests) the ilvl requirements rise steadily but not sharply, the player is meant to progress in gear as they progress in content. That is basic design theory and I think it's fine the way it is. As I stated, only Chrysalis and Steps have ilvl90 requirements and are the only potential stumbling blocks for new players. Even then, Soldiery tomes are not time gated and one can farm up i100 gear quite quickly and easily just doing random things. If you've forgotten, there is something called a First Time Bonus WHICH IS EVEN GIVEN TO YOU FOR YOUR OWN FIRST TIME. Just playing through the content normally will gear you up plenty to complete up to 2.5.

Gear is not an excuse, and neither is long queue times. Old dungeons will be played forever thanks to the Roulette system (and the relic quest which forces you to repeat them). As stated already, you can always use Party Finder.