@linkkling I wish the devs limited the early dungeons to just newcomers or mentors to help the newcomers so they wouldn't be put in that scenario. A decent alternative is to utilize the Trust System where AI companions help you through the dungeon instead of players! Hope this helps.
@sunhops It doesn't have to be anything grand! Could be monotonous things. My WoL was a guard stationed at the gates of the Silver Bazaar. He'd often lament the decline of the bazaar, wishing for adventure. Instead he offered assistance to passerbys and dealt with nearby threats (fates).
@DireRavennn They've made many efforts over the years to reduce the bloat and filler quests - but the world building is phenomenal! I wouldn't call it bad, but it does keep getting better from there! Heavensward is an amazing arc you're likely to enjoy!
@linkkling I think that happened fairly recently bc before it was only on private servers. Square Enix trying to capitalize on their IP once they saw it was profitable again I guess