Quote Originally Posted by ZodiacBrave View Post
Movies are linear experiences. MMOs are not, or at least I hope this particular game isn't.
Well, so far, this game has been pretty linear.
Even patch Primals have been gated behind story AND previous patch Primals.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Ninja is also hiding behind MSQ, isn't it?

However, there is always plenty of content available to do that does not involve the main story. It just so happens the content you (and many others) want to do is behind the main story content. I'd just like to point out that the story of FFXIV (and any story that's trying to be clear and coherent) is very linear and it wouldn't make too much sense to allow you into barred areas without doing the leg work to be allowed into the barred areas.

I do sympathize with disappointment and frustration, but I also think that for the purposes of telling a good story and being an immersive world, this is a good move for the content in question.