So I *FINALLY* stopped being lazy and fixed up my SE account to play FF XIV. Daaaaaamn that's a hell of a lot of info to take in. Plus this combat system is unlike anything I've ever experienced. Any tips for noob so wet behind the ears, you can still hear Sora singing "Swim this Way"?
Yayyyy welcome to Eorzea! :>
I hardly consider myself an expert but here’s some advice:
Don’t be afraid to use guides! There are soooo many resources on YouTube that tell you all you need to know about your bosses, how to set up your UI to your liking, and tips on how to play your job correctly. They’re really helpful!!
Always do the quests with a blue marker, because they will always unlock a dungeon or special reward. (One of these quests unlocks your ability to use mounts and until the next patch drops in August, this quest is MISSABLE, so be sure to keep an eye out!!)
Do your job quests. Pay attention to the level cap that unlocks the next quest in your job and be sure to go back and do it when you reach that level. Job quests unlock super important abilities and gear. Don’t miss them!
If you’re playing on PS4 like me, it is a worthy investment to buy a cheap wireless USB keyboard for chat. There are also some quests that require you to type out phrases for story progression... One of them in Shadowbringers is really long, and it doesn’t count if you make a typo..............
Doing your daily Duty Roulettes and FATEs at the appropriate level are good ways to grind EXP. Joining a Free Company (for the buffs), eating food, and equipping certain accessories will give you an additional EXP boost!
Make sure to equip your job stone in the Character menu when you hit Level 30.
Keep in mind that any clothing or weapons you put into the Glamour Dresser can no longer be directly equipped; they’ll be used for aesthetic only. Don’t think it’s an extra place to horde stuff...
Do the Hildibrand sidequests. They’re something else.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Lots of FFXIV players are super nice and helpful to new players.
Fellow FFXIV players feel free to chime in with your own advice! I haven’t been playing for a super long time so I’m sure there’s stuff I’m missing.