Forcing players through MSQ content makes it un fun.

[Wadoka]

I can see the disheartening part of two sections of MSQ in particular, because I'm leveling a new alt for RP purposes.

I just hit L30 with my new persona... and I've started thinking "Oh Twelve, I have to grind through the [Company of Heroes] section again... and the [Lead up to Garuda] section again... this is going to suck goobbue balls..."

It's *easy* to get a character to 50... it's a bit time-consuming to get the *story* to 50. If you've already been through it once.

I sure wouldn't mind a "Proceed directly to X" credit chit, for people who've already completed through Praetorium at least once, on their service account.

[dannymayhem]

I just picked up FF14 for the first time maybe a little over a month ago. Going from 1-5 with never playing the game was the easy part. Once I hit 50 though I was still on like level 40 of the MQ. Lvl 54 Bard now and I am just into the 2.2 MQ storyline with 70+ quests to go before I even reach HS quest line

I have really enjoyed my time playing, and getting 1 job to 50 wasnt that bad of a grind if at all a grind. And things slowly unlocking for me has been great and have not felt overwhelmed. But there is a lot, maybe TOO much, small back and forth, rinse repeat, in the MQ right now. I understand the cap was 50 so they had to draw it out but it does suck for new players that want to join a FC when they hit 50 and still have a shit ton to do in just the MQ before they can enjoy the current end content.

I want to get to Ishgard so bad but knowing I have about 70-75 quests before that quest is a bummer. I will be close to 60, maybe even 60, by the time I get to it haha

[Kageru77]

The struggle is real.

The hard work and effort defines your character. It separates this game from others. Hard work is rewarded. The reward is a beautiful expansion. When you see all the players standing in Ishgard, you know every one of them trekked the same struggle to get there. Every mundane quest, every 40+ minute wait for duty finder, and all the plot cutscene. Theres a reasonable expectation that everyone there is good at there job, since they went through everything just like you did.

I don't think its too much of a burden on bean sprouts. With a bit of guidance from friends or fc members, you can hit endgame in a couple of weeks, some could pull it off before the free trial is up. I hope they keep MSQ mandatory. They're taking your financial investment, to build you an emotional investment. Mundane unskippable filler quests and all.

Revel in its glory, or show yourself the door! (generally speaking and not directed at anyone! Just my 2cents)