Is FFXIV viable as an MMORPG without doing end-game & raiding?

[Kurogaea]

So what DOES keep people playing? Isn't it like less than 1% who are clearing Savage?

Too legit to quit, feeling of responsibility, Stockholm Syndrome, holding onto hopeless promises, a bunch of stuff like that....maybe. And you have those who fundamentally enjoy this game no matter what. Even leveling all your classes even though you'll probably just use 2 of them the most anyway (except the crafters) . :/