Quote Originally Posted by Yuri_Hyuga View Post
They won't be able to touch certain nodes (and likely, certain recipes) without Ishgard access..



No they aren't. Look at how much they've put into the progression system for crafter's/gatherer's, they even implemented an entire Beast Tribe to them.
But the game still focuses on story and combat.
That's what I meant. You either grit your teeth or don't.
If you don't wanna level up a job, this game isn't for you sadly.