why i quit before reaching endgame (feedback from a new player)

[SerLuke]

There is exploring and battling both via the MSQ and outside of MSQ. You can literally explore and battle alongside doing MSQ or focus on MSQ, going from point A to point B while exploring and battling, then do the rest of the exploring and battling afterward.

Indeed, I remember doing lots of exploring as a new player, was lots of fun!