We should get exp boost in the game.

[Dfess]

Yeah... This idea "Other MMOs are just about an empty grind to max level, so FFXIV should do the same" is backwards. If FFXIV wasn't a Final Fantasy game with its trademark rich narrative, characters, emphasis on story, myself and plenty of others wouldn't have gotten sucked in. If people want that kind of hollow experience, the other 90% of the market is there all doing the same thing. Go play those other games if you see story progression as an obstacle rather than a selling point. This game isn't for you.

Story progression is an obstacle even in story driven games.