Can't say I've ever seen this much elitism in a FFXIV thread.

Anyways, Garuda is much easier after a level or two. Too many people try to do it as soon as they reach the minimum level. That's the problem. This instance doesn't sync up well with everyone's class progression.

I don't know if it's the lack of certain abilities at that level, the gear difference, or the HP/MP pool needed. But yes, doing Garuda at the minimum level is insanely difficult for new people.

I gave up on it after two complete fail PUGS. One group even stayed together for hours and listened to the tank giving help. I went back after another level with some major gear upgrades and one-shotted it in a PUG. It made all the difference IMO.