My problem with leveling up in FFXIV.

[Kacho_Nacho]

I'm not complaining about chocobos or the story. I'm saying that more combat type stuff would be nice as reading and traveling after working all day is not doing it for me. I would like to be more involved if you know what I mean.

Fates provide a bunch of opportunities for combat. Also, try to look for side quest chains. Many of them require combat too.

Finally, Palace of the Dead is all combat. Why don't you attempt to get to the top floor?

Have fun and good luck!