Option to unlock content without mandatory MSQ

[SamRF]

Would it be feasible to add an option to unlock instances without making it mandatory to do MSQ?

Most MMOs don't have such a (long) main mandatory questline to unlock content and allow players to journey through the game however they like. People who don't care much for story will have a terrible time in FFXIV.

People who still want to unlock stuff through MSQ can continue to do so and unlock content that way. People who don't care for the MSQ can unlock the instances with this option and decide to perhaps do the MSQ another time.

I'm pretty sure this option would open up the game to (quite a lot) of new players who are for example only interested in combat/crafting/instances/raids/art and don't want to experience forced visual novel.

I would personally never use this option because I greatly enjoy the MSQ but I think this game is missing out on a lot of new players because of the MSQ barrier. Even with an MSQ skip they have to go through lots of quests (towards and at endgame) before unlocking content/instances and have to do so again with each patch.

Why would you be for or against this option? What needs to be taken into consideration?

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Edit:
My response to argument concerning players at endgame who will have no idea about what they're doing and thus worsen DF experience:

Could this be remedied by requiring a mandatory solo instance for each role at certain levels that could act like a barrier? In this case you'd have to first prove being capable at your role in a solo instance before being able to use this option that unlocks content without MSQ (for certain level).

[Rhus]

Never gonna happen outside of storyskip potions. It’s a final fantasy game as well as mmo and story is key part to that. Just how it be.

[SamRF]

Never gonna happen outside of storyskip potions. It’s a final fantasy game as well as mmo and story is key part to that. Just how it be.

The fact that this option is voluntary and isn't on by default means that nothing really needs to change. The way I see it, they'll just be opening the game to a (much) broader market.

[Darkpaw]

And betray it’s name sake. The Final Fantasy series has always been a story driven series. It’s why most people purchase Final Fantasy games.

14 is a themepark mmo dedicated to the legacy of final fantasy. I think they’ve been generous enough with the story skip potions and the forthcoming streamline of ARR content. So no I don’t think it’s a good idea or even feasible that they remove the msq restriction. The msq is what makes this. Final Fantasy game. In my personal opinion.

[SamRF]

And betray it’s name sake. The Final Fantasy series has always been a story driven series. It’s why most people purchase Final Fantasy games.

14 is a themepark mmo dedicated to the legacy of final fantasy. I think they’ve been generous enough with the story skip potions and the forthcoming streamline of ARR content. So no I don’t think it’s a good idea or even feasible that they remove the msq restriction. The msq is what makes this. Final Fantasy game. In my personal opinion.

Would it have been feasible it the game was called "Final Fantast MMO" or something instead of being part of the main Final Fantasy series?

[Unsung_Wanderer]

no thanks, do your msq

[Fayt1203]

Dont feed the troll´s

[SamRF]

Dont feed the troll´s

Are you kidding me? This is a troll bait? I've been considerate and asked genuine question in my OP, I'm not even complaining about anything and explicitely ask what should be taken into consideration and why this should or shouldn't be an option. It feels like I'm the one being baited by replying to this.

Is any thread that could spark discussion considered a troll bait to you?

[Darkpaw]

Would it have been feasible it the game was called "Final Fantast MMO" or something instead of being part of the main Final Fantasy series?

No, because it is still Final Fantasy. Those of us who are fans of the series play it for the story. Thats one of it’s biggest selling points along with music.

[347SPECTRE]

Let me get the popcorn. Who wants butter?