Is this the norm for mmos

[bswpayton]

So I'm sure I want get to much feedback on this but I'm just really curious as I have limited mmo experience. But I got early access first time ever being apart of the start of an expansion, and I must admit I am pretty shocked at how fast people are blowing through the msq.

Its been a total of three days and a good portion of people are already done, and let me say this I have no problem with this not bashing those people. But part of me feels like in order to keep up that I have to kinda follow as a result even tho I know I don't but just feels like if you don't finish the msq this week you will be lagging behind. I'm just curious are all mmos this way or is this something unique to ff 14 like do all mmos just kinda get beating in a matter of days.

Its just strange to me I was late to hw and after I finished the main part of the msq there up to thordan, the dragonsong portion was so much less content in comparison. So overall after finishing this we will have a raid tier, three or four more primals and three 24 mans. Is the reason for the drop off in subs so fast is because of how easily the content is to burn through. Im not knocking anyone again just a bit surprised as I seem to be the only one I know that doesn't exactly want to burn through a huge portion of the game.

[Krokov]

You have different people different goals as it were. There are those who want to quickly rush through everything and we'll to be able to get to end game as soon as possible. Those are usually the ones that raid and Etc dedicated Raiders I should say. And then you have those that just take it in stride and let their own pace and have fun. My would say play how you want to if you want to rush go right ahead if you want to take at your own pace and joy main story Side Story etcetera just play how you want to play enjoy it how you want to whatever gives you the most enjoyment for your time.

[SendohJin]

we get through the MSQ by playing it for 30-40 hours in 2 days. that's basically any regular RPG.

it's not really all that fast for some people it just shows you the ability for MMO players to grind when they have new non-repetitive content to grind on.

[bswpayton]

You have different people different goals as it were. .

Thats the thing Im of both minds I guess I really dont want to rush the msq , but I feel the longer I wait to finish the harder I make it on myself to do the new extreme primals or attempt raiding. I did take my time in hw , it was mixed results, I cleared all the primals but one (zurvan), and even did some raiding but part of me felt like if I kept up with everyone else my experience would of been better.

I cleared but never really got to farm status, Im just worried if I wait a month to do say the three new primals that perfection will already be established in the pf , and Id just be starting to learn them for the first time. I guess when everything is locked behind msq its like you have to chose to enjoy the story or rush to endgame.

[Krokov]

Don't feel pressured just play like I said how you want to play even if others get far ahead and you're still progressing it'll still be others that are like-minded and will help out and assist you with any dungeons or anything you need sometimes they can be hard to find but they are usually out there and will lend a helping hand.

[Annah]

So I'm sure I want get to much feedback on this but I'm just really curious
Its been a total of three days and a good portion of people are already done,

Yes. This happens with every MMO i have ever played. I've been playing MMOS since 1998 and this happens all the time.

And the cycle is extremely predictable:

1. Game or expansion drops
2. Race to the end ensues
3. Some bragging rights also ensues
4. Some people were happy with their two day journey of rushing it.
5. Some people will regret it

Then end game anger ensues

1. Some people mad end game isn't what they thought

However, FFXIV is great with endgame content so I see no worries there.

For the most part it's a bragging race really (nothing wrong or bad with that but that's how I see it)

[Aramina]

Yes, it is normal. If you are not in a static that plans to raid Savage the first week it releases, feel free to enjoy the ride a bit.

[Paladinleeds]

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Take your time. You can always make your own PFs. I was doing it for Zurvan Ex until like 3 days before Stormblood Early Access. I got to it about 2 weeks after patch launch. It is possible to catch up. Also, see if you can join an FC that likes doing old content (synced preferably of course, so you can experience it closer to how it was). It's not the end of the world being late. But you're more likely to have fights spoiled.

[Tsukiyo]

This is normal for every mmorpg I've ever played. Different people enjoy different things

[Keramory]

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Yes this is very very common. However unlike most mmos, you won't suffer too much if you are a little bit behind on new content.

Honestly with this game, I'd encourage being a bit behind unless you're in a world first static.

I've found this game extremely dull once completing the main content... playing since 1.0, I myself am rushing out of instinct, but even then I think I'm done for doing so as my raid days came to an end.

Relax, with the new changes find a job you really like, and do what you really enjoy in the game. If anything avoiding content is the way to go considering how packed every NPC is