This is ridiculous (Difficulty related)

[Reinheart]

Skulldead, just think of FFXIV like you're playing any other JRPG, at first, first when you go through any JRPG in most cases are really simple, pretty straight forward.

However once you're near end game you have more options such as extra dungeons and other events/quests that's not related to the games main storyline, which can be much much harder than the actual main story. FFXIV is taking the same approach from what I can tell, they want the players first to enjoy the story and while you're doing so with the simpleton mechanics you're getting used to game play. By the time you finish the story, you have a general idea to play your class/character well. From there you got all these new dungeons, high end gear, side stories, and future expansions that will further enhance gameplay.

At least I think that's what YoshiP is trying to achieve.
It may not make already used to MMORPG's from the beginning but end game being challenging, while first time MMOers can learn and get into MMORPG without being too worried.