You have a choice as to whether you're going to look at a fansite for info or help with a quest or figure it out on your own, though.

The current MMO standard seems to be breadcrumbs and big flashing lights everywhere, though, and so I think it's reasonable to expect we'll be led around by the hand. Which I'm actually okay with, as much as I loved FFXI and its tendency to never tell you a goddamn thing. =P As long as the quests are interesting, I'll be happy personally.