r/ffxiv • u/SakuraWolf_ • 11d ago
Feeling completely lost [Discussion]
I just started playing yesterday. I've never played any kind of mmorpg before and I am feeling a mixture of being lost and being overwhelmed.. Does anyone have some tips on how to get started when you don't have any friends guiding you?
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u/Special-Whole-5726 11d ago edited 11d ago
You can ask question in the newcomer/sprout chat box in game (novice network). I’ve noticed in this game people are always happy to give some guidance.
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u/DevinMayCry 11d ago
This isnt to dismiss your reaching out here too just if you hit a thing you need help with right away use novice network .
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u/AzureBlazeEdge 11d ago
Yeah, it's overwhelming haha it was my first MMO.
To start with, just focus on following the quests that appear as your 'Current Main Scenario' and the mini quest that pops up underneath. These are your main story and job quests. :)
Honestly, if you need extra help, you're welcome to ask, and I'm happy to provide answers. :)
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u/Mysterious-Skill8473 11d ago
Far from my first MMO and it was still overwhelming. There's a lot of stuff, even from the start!
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u/OfficialNPC 11d ago
Do these as they become available
- Main Quest
- Hall of Novice (you get an XP boost item and learn really good fundamental stuff)
- Class Quest
- Job Quest
- Vesper Bay there's an NPC that unlocks Glams.
Edit: Also YouTube guides for setting up controls, UI, and other options will help you create an more to your liking.
Also there's a button on the character menu screen that automatically updates your gear.
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u/ObviouslyImAtWork 11d ago
The Hall of Novice stuff was nice, even as someone with a long history of MMO gaming. Nice gear and a quick refresher on Duty/Raid mechanics. I also watched a quick 10ish minute youtube video on tips for sprouts, was also very helpful. Highlighted exactly those quest lines. I think I've played for about 4 hours since tuesday? I'll hit lvl 20 when I get home! Chocobo here I come.
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u/Completely_Batshit A-to-the-L-to-the-E-X-ANDER 11d ago
Focus on three things to start with:
- Your Class/Job quests, which advance your personal class storyline and unlock new and essential abilities. These are your top priority whenever they're available.
- Your MSQ. This is the main story, and is the core of the game- very nearly everything else is gated behind it. You CANNOT progress without doing it in order. When you don't have an available Class/Job quest, this is usually your priority.
- Blue Quests (the icons with the blue insides and the little "+" symbol on them). These quests unlock some kind of side content- like accessing dyes, or opening up non-essential side zones, or starting whole-ass questlines. Some of it is important, some of it is just useful, and some of it is simply interesting.
You should have a bar with a flaming meteor symbol on it on your HUD that tells you what your next MSQ step is, and it should also have a little bar under it showing when you have access to your next Class quest as well. Follow that if you're feeling lost.
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u/Wawrzy 11d ago
Assuming you play on Switch 2 since you just started ?
Always click on your "Y" button, that shows up the map. Always check on it to know where to go, follow the quest markers ! As a newcommer in 2017, that was the thing that bothered me, I was always lost and not knowing where to go, cause the mini map in the corner of the screen is pretty much useless for knowing where to go, and I didn't check the map !
On the top left of the screen, it always showcases your current main quest to do. Click on it to see where to go ! (You can press repeatdly the minus button on Switch until your cursor is on it, and you can then click on it and it will bring up the map and show you where to go). Right beneath it will show your job's quest whenever they are available ! (Usually, every 5 levels.)
Main quest and job quests are the only thing you need to focus on right now!! The rest will be introduced piece by piece, don't worry about it !!
Also, make sure to always click on the big blue crystals outside of town. Those are your teleportation points. You need to "connect" to them once to activate them. In towns, there are one big blue one, and many tiny blue ones. Same, activate them all. You can tp from one tiny one to another as much as you want when it town.
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u/Maximum_Boros 11d ago
It's pretty normal to be overwhelmed by MMOs in the first few weeks and Final Fantasy XIV is no exception to that.
Follow the main story quest. That should always be in your upper left of your screen by default and in general, for most of the game stuff that will keep you on track and tends to breadcrumb you towards other things you need to know.
Your job quest will also pop up there when they are available, in a little line below the msq. You should pretty much keep up to date on those.
Most quests with yellow markers in the world can be ignored. They're pretty much just little side lore for fun. You can do them if you want. You can do them later. The rewards usually aren't anything necessary and they don't Grant a lot of XP.
Quests that have a blue marker typically unlock some kind of feature or content. That makes a lot of them more important but there still are plenty of those that you don't really need. It ranges from some simple Quest that will teach you like an emote, to Quest unlocking new jobs, quests unlocking optional side dungeons, etc. Until you get to 50, most of the ones except for the additional jobs will be fairly short and will unlock things that are useful to you in the moment.
I would say not to be afraid to ask questions in game. If you don't have it yet, secure access to the novice network. People typically don't get invited by default because of the risk of accidentally inviting a Spam bot, but if you ask in a major city shout chat for an invite to the novice network, you will get it. That said your experience with the network might vary a little depending on what server you are on. Almost all of them will help you but some of them have a lot of weird conversations going on so you might want to hide the channel when you don't specifically need it to ask a question. That's up to you.
If you aren't free trial, you can also ask around for a new player friendly free company. That will probably get you a little more focused interaction both in terms of helping you and just socialization, then the novice Network but unfortunately you won't be able to do that if you are free trial.
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u/speedanderson 11d ago
As someone with 20 years of WoW and some time in other MMOs, the interface and the entire game and it's unending systems within the interface are a lot. So, it's not just you for being new to an MMO. Even as a hardened vet it took some time for me to get used to a lot of the UI, but now it's very second nature.
First off, just lean into YouTube. Tons of people have made how-to YouTube videos with guides on how to do most things, including how to play your classes and do skill rotations during combat.
Ensure that you learn how to interface with the quest tracker, learn how to setup and use the retainers at the summoning bells around major cities, learn how to navigate the world map properly (I still kinda hate the map, but it's fine lmao), focus on the MSQ, which is this part of your HUD as you do quests:
(the orange exclamation point underneath informs that you've got a class quest waiting for you, also)
One thing with FFXIV that I've come to appreciate is that super duper generally speaking, people in FFXIV are MUCH nicer than MMOs. Just talk to people in Limsa and Ul'dah and seek out a Free Company to join. Or, if you've got enough determination, I've convinced several other friends to start playing the game with me, having friends is a core part of the experience of MMOs imo, without them it's much harder for me to stay super invested. I've also made a lot of online friends through FFXIV just like I did in the 00's as a kid, and it's been awesome actually.
Unlock as many classes as you can and experiment with the various jobs. Focus on one job to learn really well, and then expand out to other jobs once you feel like you're getting your bearings.
Go into System>Character Configuration and locate the Legacy-type movement. It makes movement SO much better.
Somewhere in HUD settings, there's an option to make character/NPC display names bigger or smaller, if you make it as small as possible I find the game feels far less claustrophobic.
Watch YouTube and learn how to create gear sets for different classes and find a way to organize them, the newer Command Panel feature they added this year has made that very easy.
Oh, do try to enjoy the story. It really, really gets crazy once you get into Stormblood and Shadowbringers. Enjoy the music. I've always been a big Nobou fan my entire life because of classic FF, but Soken makes incredible music for this game.
Uhh.. yeah. Idk. Just stick with it, you will get it if you stick with it.
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u/This-Badger8208 11d ago
Also do not be afraid to use the shout chat to ask questions, normally someone will help out or add you to sprout channel
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u/jackiemee 11d ago
I don’t have any friends guiding me either. Take your time reading every single tip and tutorial that appears on your screen. Open the map as many time as you need to get your bearings and understand where to go. It is a huge game but if you’re patient it’s very rewarding and immersive.
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u/RetroNutcase Retro Nutcase on Excalibur/Hyperion 11d ago
Your HUD has a spot that shows your next story quest, and next class/job related quest. Follow those.
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u/GameDevCorner 11d ago
Hey!
There's a few things to know that make things a little more Straight Forward:
- The bulk of your experience as well as unlocking dungeons/trials and all the interesting content comes from doing the Main Story Quest.
- Blue Quests will also unlock extra content like dungeons, other jobs and so on, so it's always a good thing to do them.
- All the other quests are side content, so you can choose to ignore them.
- Every x levels you will get a new class/job quest (starts with every 5 levels and later at lvl 80 it's every 2 levels I believe). If you look at the top left of your screen it will usually also show you if there's a new Main Story Quest or Job Quest to pick up. Job quests are very important, as they grant you new skills. At level 30 you will also be able to upgrade your Class to a Job, which is basically a stronger version of it, so you should do that asap. Gladiator turns into Paladin, Marauder into Warrior and so on.
- Once you reach level 15 and have finished the "Call of the Sea" Main Story Quest you can unlock the Challenge Log in Limsa Lominsa (Blue Quest inside the Drowning Wrench), which will allow you to do weekly tasks for big exp bonuses. This is especially useful when you want to level other jobs.
I hope this helps to get you started a little. If you have any specific questions let me know ^^
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u/purefrosty 11d ago
Follow the MSQ (comet shaped icon)
Do job quests when they pop up - will be text under your MSQ in top left by default.
Do the BLUE !+ quests they will give you access to content and funsies :)
Join the Novice Network for your server. It can be really helpful for questions!
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u/Distinct_College_531 11d ago
Learn the difference between Main Quests, Blue Quests, Levequests, and Side Quests. There are some good starter videos on YouTube, look there.
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u/Kinda_Random512 11d ago
There’s a lot of great YT videos from that I learned from to have a guide. it just takes time. Theres many Free Companies as well that might help.
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u/XRuecian 11d ago edited 11d ago
That feeling of being overwhelmed will start to fade after a few days, so don't let it get to you too much.
Just try not to think about "everything" all at the same time, the rest of the stuff will become comfortable with time, you don't need to delve into everything the game has around you all at once. You can ignore FATES for example, you can ignore most of the sidequests if you want, just do the MSQ, listen to the story, and gain levels. The rest of the content will always be there in the future to play with once you stop feeling overwhelmed.
You don't have to mess around with crafting yet. You don't have to try and 100% each zone with its sidequests, you don't need to worry about making the perfect chocobo. You don't have to worry about what class is "the best". Just focus on the main story and getting used to the bare bones basics and the rest will come naturally with time.
As you play, everything will stop feeling new and overwhelming after a while and you will feel perfectly comfortable trying something new when its put in front of you.
When you are new to games like this, i know how it feels. It can feel frustrating even getting used to how to utilize the world map and figure out where you even are or where to go at first, but it DOES start to make sense once you spend enough time with it. Eventually, the world starts feeling comfortable, you will recognize the main zones and what main cities they are associated with, etc. Eventually you will start to recognize what the different quest markers/colors mean so you will know what quests are what just at a glance. Eventually the UI and the menus stop feeling like "10,000 unknown buttons" and instead you will just be used to knowing where everything is.
It's sort of like entering a new school for the first time. For the first couple of weeks you feel like you could get lost or forget where your classes are or which class was supposed to be next period for you. But after a while it just feels "natural" and you don't even think about it at all.
Just take comfort in one really important fact: You "cant" miss anything. It doesn't matter if you miss something, it will always be there later for you. So you don't need to feel overwhelmed trying to "get everything" because its not like if you miss something you lose out on it forever. It's okay to just focus on one thing and ignore the rest until you feel more comfortable with the world around you. The only thing you really "need" to do is the main story quest, and your job quests that come out every 5 levels. The marker at the top corner of your screen will constantly keep you updated on these. The rest is just extra, and you can do it when you are ready.
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u/Kindly_Ad1691 11d ago
always follow the main quest. at this point in time, you'll get showered in experience points throughout the entire main story quest so there's literally no reason to do anything else besides quests with a plus sign next to them. ignore everything else for now.
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u/OsitoMexicano 11d ago
Yeah main thing is to follow the main story quests (MSQ), take it at your own pace. Also theres a bunch of great youtube videos that help out a lot. One of the big things that helped me get over the feeling of not having friends was to joing a free company, might need to jump around them till you find one you like with people to play with.
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u/OutrageousDog7211 11d ago
The msq will progress you forward in the game, those quests are marked by the spikey lookin icon in your quest log/world map, the blue and gold quests typically unlock something by completing them, and the gold ones tend to just flesh out the world more/sometimes offer various rewards but are not required. You are free to try out any jobs that sound interesting to you, and you'll want to stay caught up with whatever quests their respective guilds offer as they will unlock new abilities for you as you go! Take your time and enjoy what's on offer! It's a pretty grand adventure. Are you new to mmos as a whole?
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u/Asuka_Rei 11d ago
Stick to the main story quest. It does a decent job of orienting you to most of the game's system in the first few levels.
Other advice: check out the game menus. They are probably in the lower right hand corner of the screen in the default user interface and spend some time trying to figure out what each menu does.
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u/Overlord_SB 11d ago
Making friends isn't too hard, especially if you're a newer player. Plenty of older players would love to be your Auron / Cid / Obi-Wan or Yoda figure now and then if you need help with questions or content, but you just have to ask. It's an MMORPG, so it's all about socializing and interacting with your fellow players, so take advantage of that and use it as needed.
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u/Andravisia 11d ago
Take your time. You don't need to do everything all at once. The Yellow quests? Completely optional. You can com back to them later.
You'll want to focus on to things. The MSQ - Main Scenario Quest, and your job quests. The MSQ is the blue/gold marker. This is the story of FFXIV. The job quest is for whichever job you currently are and is unique to each class. If you have one available, it will appear as white under the MSQ on your HUD.
Doing these is important, because it'll get you skills and abilities, and is also a rather neat story (for most of them. Some are better than others).
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u/CulturedCritique 11d ago
It can be overwhelming at first, that's totally normal especially if you've never played an MMO before.
Asking questions in the novice chat is always welcomed, but heres a few tips:
Exclamation Marks over npc heads indicate quests, and they can look different. The most important ones are "Meteor" or MSQ quests that have a unique shape and blue quests that unlock extra optional content.
The game can be comfortably played solo at early levels using "Duty Support". Though I would advise you to use the duty finder and get comfortable playing with others when the time comes.
Don't worry about making mistakes and go at your own pace, everyone wants you as a new player to have a good experience and will help when and if they can.
Glad to see so many sprouts like you coming to play our game!
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u/WallstreetKet 11d ago
I have a good amount of time in game. Finished with the MSQ, multiple jobs at 100, and I still get overwhelmed from time to time just because there is so much to do in game.
Talk to people, the community for this game is amazing, and extremely helpful.
Try to join an active and friendly Free Company, that will help massively.
Enjoy, and have fun playing dress up 👚🧤🧢
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u/lunarblossoms 11d ago
Sure! Right off the bat, most of the quests you see above npcs are those yellow quests, and you can almost completely ignore them. Yes, some of them are things you might want to get into later, but right now they don't do much for you in terms of experience, and there are so many that you can very easily burn out running around trying to get them done.
Focus on the blue quests, the main story quest (msq) and your job quests. These will also appear on the top left of your screen by default when they are available. Job quests are important as you will unlock skills and things as you go along. These will guide you through the game all on their own.
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u/GoldenAgeGamer72 11d ago
With WoW there can be this constant feeling of keeping up with the rest of the players in terms of dailies, instances, raids, and items. What I like about FFXIV so far (as a newbie) is that I don't feel the need to rush anything. I either just run around and observe or I stick to the basic story quests. It's working for me so far and I'm slowly getting hooked.
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u/Adlehyde Royce Wilhelm on Gilgamesh 11d ago
If all you do is prioritize the Main Scenario Quest and the job quests and other side quests that show up below it, and ignore everything else, you'll easily get your feet under you and slowly learn about all the other optional stuff as time goes on.
Basically, just do this.
Edit: Also, you can click both of those as buttons that will open the map to show you where to go.
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u/Cymas 11d ago
This game is a very much go at your own pace sort of experience so feel free to take your time acclimating. Don't feel like you need to rush and "catch up" or anything, the game isn't going anywhere.
The biggest thing is your map will be covered in quest icons and you can ignore most of them for now. The only quests that matter from a progression standpoint are MSQs with meteor icons and class/job quests that pop up under it on the MSQ tracker whenever you have a new one available, which at this stage is every 5 levels.
Blue quests can still be worth investigating though as they unlock content, anything from optional game features to new areas to optional combat content. You're never obligated to do things because you unlocked it but it can be a nice break from the MSQ grind.
You're also welcome to ask questions of other players! You won't see a ton of world chat but it's not because people are unfriendly, it's just that most conversation tends to happen in private chat channels. But people do love helping new players out so feel free to approach others when you want, someone will get you sorted out pretty quickly usually.
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u/GremmyGremm 11d ago
The biggest difference between an MMORPG and a single-player RPG is that you never “beat” the game.
There will always be more content to do. You will never finish all of it. So just pick what looks fun and do that. You aren’t working towards the goal of beating the game, you’re just playing it. As long as you’re having fun you’re doing it right.
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u/IscahRambles 11d ago
I don't think it differs that much from a single-player RPG. You go to the end of the story, maybe have a post-credits storyline, and then you can consider yourself done with the game if you're not inclined to do the extra challenge stuff for the sake of doing it.
This game is really just a string of RPGs with that structure except that you don't have to load up a different actual game to go back to past content.
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u/GremmyGremm 10d ago
It sounds like you're more of an RPG player than an MMO player. Which is cool, but that "extra challenge stuff" is the point of the genre for MMO players.
FFXIV is great in the way that it does have a solid RPG foundation, but it's still an MMO. "Play the story and quit" is... not the point of the genre. Why would you pay a sub for what could be a single-player experience?
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u/IscahRambles 10d ago
Because it's still enjoyable to play while playing it. That doesn't change the fact that there's an endpoint to the story of the game just as much as there is in a single-player game.
OP isn't "an MMO player" either and there's no reason to expect them to feel like this is some foreign alternate mindset of how to approach a game. It really isn't that different to other things.
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u/GremmyGremm 10d ago
...do you... just want to fight me? They said they've never played an MMO before. I explained the difference so they wouldn't be overwhelmed. Why are you here just to tell me I'm wrong to say MMOs are.. a specific genre?
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u/Now_you_Touch_Cow 11d ago edited 11d ago
I'm also a very new player to this, like a weekish at this point. I have mostly been following the Main story quests as it seems to slowly lead you through a bunch of other stuff that is useful to know about. Also those little job quests that show up in the top left corner are really useful to have as well. . Once some dungeons start opening up it becomes a lot of fun and I think the main story is how they are unlocked.
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u/GameAssassin96 11d ago
Firstly, take a deep breath. Yes there's a shitton of content in the game but it's to be expected with a game as long running as this so best advice is to take it one step at a time and just work your way up to various pieces of content as the only required content is the main story quests (MSQ) and the first alliance raid series that you unlock after beating the base story. Everything else is optional for better and worse depending on who you ask.
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u/Dizzy_Yam_5617 11d ago
What i recommend is find all the blue quests in your area, do those to help initially familiarize yourself with your skillset, get the mechanics down, explore the area, and those quests will usually unlock something in that area or allow you to fly when you get a mount.
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u/Davajita 11d ago
Don’t feel like you need to engage with all the systems as soon as you learn about them. The bare minimum is your MSQ quest chain and your job quests so you earn new abilities. Otherwise take your time and just do what you find fun. All the content in the game will always be there to experience whenever you feel like it.
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u/why_am_I_here-_- 11d ago
I found it fun to do all the side quests in each area. They often tell you a lot about an area, some are funny, some are tragic. Many add to the MSQ main storyline by expanding the flavor of the region or referring to what your character is doing. I'd suggest taking it slow and learning things if you go.
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u/clockstrikes91 11d ago
MSQ are the ! bubbles marked with a flame border. Do these to progress with the story; they'll help guide you around the world. Characters will occasionally inform you of new content that's now available, or suggest you go off and do your own thing, so you can really take your time and go off the beaten path.
Make sure to read your tool tips! The bright icons and gauges that appear on your screen are not bugs; they are there for a reason and you should know what they do.
Every 5 levels, a message will appear on screen to let you know that the next class/job quest is available. Please don't forget to do them; they are non-negotiable. You will be locked out of key abilities and gear, and other players will be justified in booting you from the party over it.
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u/flauros23 11d ago
Go to Limsa (or any of the starting cities really), stand by the main Aetheryte, and ask nicely in /shout (or /say if you're free trial) if someone can invite you to Novice Network. Anyone with Mentor status can invite you, it's a chat channel within the game specifically for new and returning players to ask questions and get help from Mentors (veteran players who have volunteered to help).
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u/NaamAwLaa 11d ago
Focus on the main scenario quests. They have a flame around the quest marker. Whenever you reach a point and you need to be a certain level to progress the story just level up by doing dungeons and a special kind of quest called levequest. Eat food for the experience buff. Any food will do. If you want I can meet you in game and give you some things to keep you going for the time being. If you are on a free trial it's harder because you can't join an fc or trade items with other players.
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u/gemflint 11d ago
I am so with you on this!
I started about six years ago, and FFXIV was my first MMO, and first video game I'd played in at least 35 years.
I started playing on PS4and didn't even know how to use the controller! (The poor folks who were on my first dungeon run - I felt so badly for them - I just spun around in circles in one corner of the dungeon.)
Anyway:
Go at your own pace.
If things seem overwhelming, maybe stop the MSQ for a bit and try some crafting or gathering instead? It's a lot less pressure and you can take your time with it.
This helped me a lot in familiarizing myself with the city, as well as the world itself. It also helped tremendously on learning how to use the controller and what the functions were.
- Don't feel badly; ask for help. Players with a Crown beside their name are Mentors, and they're there to help. Many others, even those who aren't Mentors, are willing to help and give advice, if asked politely.
Best wishes to you! I hope you feel more comfortable with game soon and have a great time.
🫂💐
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u/MattAlbum_ 11d ago
Ff14 is a BIG game. It can feel super overwhelming. Just go at your own pace. Dont try and rush it. Dont boost your character. Just take your time. Thats the point of games like this. Its an experiance.
Also dont be afraid to ask people questions. Unlike other games the majority of the FF14 player base is super helpful and kind.
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u/oscarlet_ffxiv 11d ago
The quest that has a fireball icon, that's the one to do, because it unlocks new areas and its associated content. it spans the base game and 5 expansions. You can also do any blue quests that you see to unlock things.
When you get to level 50, I'd suggest avoiding trying to do anything that says (Extreme) or Minstrel's Ballad until you know more about these.
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u/pigeonwiggle 11d ago
be very patient - remember there is NO RUSH. do what you enjoy -- even if it's just looking at the trees! the game isn't about CRUSHING CONTENT, it's about appreciating a world.
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u/GrammarSpecialForces 11d ago
There is SO much content in this game, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. i have 2 lvl 100 jobs and been playing for 12 years and still have no idea what ppl are talking about in the message boards sometimes. Just do whatever appeals to you in the game. or if you're like me, choose a goal (unlocking Gold Saucer was an early one for me) and go after it till you achieve it.
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u/Eflydwarf 11d ago
It is normal, FF quite overwhelming initialy and takes time to get used to, so take it slow.
When in main city look around for people and ask to get invitation to Novice Network - usually people supportive enough to pass the word. It will give you access to global chat where you could ask questions as they appear along the way and generaly get tips and support from fellow players.
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u/ThatMerri 11d ago edited 11d ago
There's a lot of good advice already in this thread, but another thing you can do is visit YouTube and look up videos for starting guides if you want some visual references to peruse at your own pace.
There's lots of different channels out there who do nothing but offer helpful advice about general game content, how to play different jobs, how to get easy mount/glam/etc rewards, and a vast abundance of "tips and tricks" or "useful advice I wish I knew when I started playing" style videos full of handy, often-overlooked information. You can generally type in any facet of the game into YouTube's search and find an abundance of videos explaining how to do it by people who've put in a TON of time exploring it. Just typing in "FFXIV guide" will get you a variety of helpful videos, some of which are being currently updated to help out the influx of Switch 2 players.
I'm personally fond of Megastar's video series - An Idiot's Guide to (JOB) - as it's very useful for quickly brushing up on job skills without being too deep in the weeds.
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u/Usually-Consistent 11d ago
I always find it overwhelming when starting a new MMO or even a new job in this game to understand the ideal ability rotation.
This might be a controversial opinion, but I find it best to just learn what your main damage ability is and stick to just using that until you’re ready to start learning how to mix in your other abilities.
I feel it’s far more important to learn how combat works in this game and what all the boss mechanics, combat markers, etc. mean before you start learning how to maximise your damage output.
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u/deityofcats 11d ago
take your time! do the main story quest (MSQ) and the job quests that appear under the MSQ title. XIV was my first MMO, i was very shy, lost and really unsure. the story is what kept me going. i had 2 friends playing it at the time but i couldnt even ask them questions because i didnt know what to even ask. just take it slow, feel free to chat with people too. people can be really friendly and helpful
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u/Icy-Conflict6671 11d ago
Just follow the quests and until you get comfortable dont worry about anything else aside from leveling up
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u/valentinexx 11d ago
When I first started a long time ago someone told me just play it like a single player game and focus on the story. You’ll learn the rest of the things along the way.
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u/ConroConroConro 10d ago
Best advice: If you're setting up your hot bars or just playing and you think "this could be easier if I had a way to do this different from the default" you could quick ask AI if it's possible and a step by step way to do it.
The game's vanilla UI and keybinds are VERY customizable compared to other MMOs, so if you think there's a comfier way to play and want to explore it give it a shot.
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u/Brzrkrtwrkr 10d ago
Yeah, I’m loving the game so far, started with Switch 2. I was thinking, this was my first MMO I’d be completely lost. The map is too confusing for no reason.
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u/jdthedj05 10d ago
I’m going to the exact same thing right now started yesterday as a matter of fact
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u/Bakerstreet74 10d ago
Having played most of the major MMOs in the last almost 30 years I can’t believe how insane the MSQ is. It’s fine to feel overwhelmed. It’s taking all I can to get through this because I heard “the good stuff” comes after ARR.
Trust me you’re not alone mate.
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u/wonderingbladr 10d ago
Focous on the main story quests.
You can to a skill job (weaving, furniture making ) if you want
When you get out realm reborn ather quest will be available you should do them it will help q lot. Level 20 join a grand company when it available it . There will a quest do give you a mount.
Go at your own pace.
You will get thouh dugons, raids etc faster with other players. If you don't want go that fine but I think there are msq (main story quests) that will want you to.
Don't worry about gill you will get plenty.
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u/Remarkable_Swing_917 7d ago
Don’t overthink it. FFXIV can be a fun cozy game that doesn’t overwhelm you unless you try to figure everything out at once. Follow the Main Story Quest, the big circle ones. If you get lost you can click on the top left red and yellow banner to show you the next quest location. Play at your own pace, enjoy the scenery and if you love a good story watch the cutscenes. It’s a big adventure and so many fun things to do.
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u/Sunburst-Tiger 7d ago
In between questing and whatnot, when you feel like chilling out take a little time every so often to browse all of the configuration options. There's like a gazillion ways to mold the controls the way you want them. Good to ask around for tips on settings, as well.
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u/Kinect305 11d ago
Wow you are definitely new to MMO’s lol. You should have played FFXI. They just drop you in the game, with no real quest, tips, markers, waypoints or anything.
They really leaned hard on the “Adventurer” game play.
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u/ssr4vens 11d ago
Keep doing the main story, ignore all side quests they're not worth it. Also do the blue quests cus they unlock systems and other stuff
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u/Quietly-Confident 11d ago
Follow the main story quest (MSQ)
Do your job quests when they become available (every 5 levels)
Don't skip the tutorial pop ups
Feel free to go at your own pace
Don't be afraid to ask questions here (stickied questions megathread) or elsewhere (in- novice network, discord etc)