I hate dungeons....

[Scamperoo]

I have played FF for many years, since the very first Final Fantasy I have loved these titles and when I saw FFXIV ARR I was awestruck.
But this time around I wanted to craft, amble around the landscape engage a few fates, mobs and generally complete quests. After a while I found I couldn't progress in the game without doing the dungeons, I couldn't get retainers, a mount or get access to high level gathering without completing them. I was disappointed, I usually spend my gaming life enjoying the ambiance and chatting with friends alas this was not to be.

I braved the dungeons to get to 50 but hated them, people were often rude and critical and I couldn't understand why SE wanted to force me to play this way, it is so contrived and predictable. I love fates, the non dungeon quests crafting and gathering but I am out of storage, not much really sells and there is nothing to do with the little gil one does make in the game.

I still log in, do a little mining, chat to the few people who are not grinding dungeons, but to get any further I am required to continue running dungeons so I can craft the best gear etc. I feel as though I am being forced to play their way, I have no choice and no option, there is no longer any room or reason for disciple of the land or hand to exist, please SE FF is a magical franchise not a formula and as such please add to what you have accomplished so far. Please take off the shackles that bind us to the dungeons and let us acquire out rewards through our crafting and gathering endeavors.

I don't want to take away from what people obviously enjoy, I am happy they like that aspect of the game It's just that I feel like a second class citizen in Hydaelyn and I would like this to change.

[WellFooled]

I'm curious, if you already endured dungeons to get to level 50, in what ways are they still limiting your crafting/gathering/fate experience? It sounds like you've already unlocked all the content that require you to run dungeons. You should have complete freedom to only craft or gather to your hearts content now.

[fredtma]

No what he means is the two start recipe, u cant to two star recipe without grinding token

[Zellata]

No what he means is the two start recipe, u cant to two star recipe without grinding token

Sure you can, all tome items are tradable - you can simply buy them with gil.

[Megido]

You've played FF for many years but did not expect having to do some fighting?

[SolusekRo]

Basic MMO rule Adventure class = access to 100% crafting materials.

[oboboli]

I couldn't agree more with OP! The only reason I am still playing is I hate throwing away the money I paid for the game. Having to constantly group up in dungeons just to play the Main Story is NOT why I play MMOs, have always hated MP groups like this and tolerate them if voluntary.

MP groups are GREAT if you like that sort of stuff or have enough known players you can group with, but time and time again it's just stress filled sessions having to deal with inconsiderate people, who care less about coordination or having fun and instead revel in being jerks. Being forced to group just to play the game story is nuts. It's maddening since Square assumes they can just do this. Why even do this in the first place, why not do what other MMOs do and let MP be voluntary?

Will be uninstalling soon, hate that Square has ruined what is an otherwise awesome MMO by forcing MP dungeons on players just to get through the story. I wish I knew this before dropping $$$ on it.

[Lorgana]

I honestly can't tell if this is sarcasm or what.
>dropped money on multiplayer game
>complains about how it's forcing into multiplayer content

[Aniond]

I honestly can't tell if this is sarcasm or what.
>dropped money on multiplayer game
>complains about how it's forcing into multiplayer content

Can't tell if your being serious.

- Multiplayer means being present or playing with other players, does not mean in a group or forced grouping
- The fact you are in the same place as another player makes it multiplayer

[NephthysVasudan]

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Troll or not...don't let the door hit you on the way out. Don't bother coming back.