I find it completely sad. (Questing)

[Vespar]

Fortunately there is a huge summary of FFXIV story on Gamer Escape called Lore Train, they also do some more Lore tracking even about random stuff, so it isn't that hard to keep yourself updated on the main story.

Oh cool! Thanks for this! I might actually go back and read that. I forgot a good chunk of 1.0's story. I was thinking of re-reading about it I hope the new lore book they intend to make recaps the 1.0 story ^^
But nothing compares to playing through it. Which is why Ive played thru the game on so many alts too.