Quote Originally Posted by SerLuke View Post
Yes it is, its meant to be approached like a traditional JRPG/Final Fantasy title and enjoyed as such, an MMOJRPG if you will, but no not a traditional MMO.
I tell people this all the time. Deep down, FFXIV is just a multi-player FF game to be completely honest. Just like in every other FF, the story is the main priority. Just like in any other FF, you have to progress to unlock certain things. You have to go on errands/fetch quests, sit through cutscenes and story to progress. It's one of the things that I love about the game personally.

I do understand where new players who just start get frustrated though. ARR is a slog to get through and HW starts off a bit slow. It gets REALLY good though but most people aren't invested at that point to even care. SB has it's moments but ultimately was pretty boring as well to me.

But like I said, I do get it...As many have said, just skip them.