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Maybe I'm unsympathetic to the gated content plight. I am used to FFXIV being a more story-based MMO than most. Every game mechanic has some lore reasoning to it; the existence of other PCs, for example, and even tome-grinding! It would make zero sense from this story-focused game design to purchase Heavensward and instantly gain access to Ishgard, when you might not be up-to-date with the story (which says Ishgard to very much closed). "We are throwing open the Gates of Ishgard!" -> "Cool story bruh, was already open for me".
If someone can justify being able to access Ishgard AND maintain the integrity of the story-focused design...
If someone can justify being able to access Ishgard AND maintain the integrity of the story-focused design...