Im not ready for Endwalker

[Xaruko_Nexume]

There is no good solution on that though, unless you make people skip all story to get into the current (like wow does), but in a storydriven MMO like FFXIV, that wouldn't work - not in a good way anyway.

So if you been away from the game like OP said for years or just joined the game, how would you realistically be ready for the next expansion day 1? You wouldn't.

Being there day 1 is exciting. Its same the feel as standing in line to pick up a pre-order game, or waiting to get into a con. (pre-pandemic anyway)

If hanging out being part of video game history is something that truly does not appeal to someone, then I guess I could see it not actually trolling. Otherwise I genuinely feel sorry for someone who wants to be there day one and can't be. Just power through MSQ and one job if they are in Stormblood that should still be doable at this point.

[Sotaris]

Being there day 1 is exciting. Its same the feel as standing in line to pick up a pre-order game, or waiting to get into a con. (pre-pandemic anyway)

If hanging out being part of video game history is something that truly does not appeal to someone, then I guess I could see it not actually trolling. Otherwise I genuinely feel sorry for someone who wants to be there day one and can't be. Just power through MSQ and one job if they are in Stormblood that should still be doable at this point.

What do you suggest then? There isn't really anything you can do other than skipping content or buying a story skip for €25 or whatever. It is what it is.
I don't think there is a fomo, you're putting your own bias cause you want to be there with everyone else in 3+ different instances, server congestion and whatnot.

It's not really that big of a deal I think, hence playing it at your own pace. Understand the story (if you care about that, if you don't then I don't even see the issue to begin with) and continue playing following along the MSQ.