{"id":9065,"date":"2021-03-06T23:49:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T23:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.offkorn.com\/blog\/?p=9065"},"modified":"2021-04-15T06:26:12","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T06:26:12","slug":"final-fantasy-xiv-online-pre-heavensward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.offkorn.com\/blog\/final-fantasy-xiv-online-pre-heavensward\/","title":{"rendered":"FINAL FANTASY XIV: ONLINE – Pre-Heavensward"},"content":{"rendered":"

As it happens, getting from the ‘end<\/a>‘ of the base game to the start of Heavensward<\/a> takes quite a bit of time<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Not only are there a ton<\/a> of busywork main storyline quests between them, but there’s also a massive amount of previously endgame content to plow through (if you’re so inclined). Enough that if you’re normally in the habit of accepting all sidequests this game just might be able to break it. I ended up clearing every non-grind sidequest except Extreme Garuda<\/a>\/Shiva<\/a> (which I’ve had trouble finding a party with the requisite teamwork for; got lucky finding a highly competent tank for Extreme Ramuh<\/a>), though for obvious reasons I cheated (by advertising an unsynced run to attract some level 80 players) to get the Bahamut questline<\/a> cleared.<\/p>\n

Had to ultimately upgrade from free trial<\/a> to full game<\/a> to deal with the twin issues of the 300k money cap and dwindling inventory space. Being able to access the marketplace and use retainers makes a world<\/em> of difference (unlocking Red Mage<\/a> was certainly a welcome bonus as well).<\/p>\n