FF14 - Free Trial thoughts of a N00b

So, with patch 6.1, FF14 (the MMO) has extended its free trial indefinitely and level capped at level 60 (currently max level is 90 I believe). Level 60 gets you through all of base game, A Realm Reborn (level 50), and the first expansion, Heavensward (Level 60). For a full list of all the restrictions, check out Trials of Final Fantasy's guide.

The short version is: A few of the later classes are unavailable (like the very popular gunbreaker — no Squall cosplay for you), no access to auction house, chats, mail, or PvPs. No housing (although you can ask a paying player to make you a tenant and get access to housing stuff that way), no guild (called Free Company), and no way to make a party (although you can join other people's party if they invite you).

Essentially, all the end game stuff is locked out. But the journey is still quite fun, even as a single player game. (Also, just look at the fashion in this game. So much pretty. This is the ultimate dress up MMO.)

( So if you wanna try out the game, some super beginner tips )

And that's it. There's easily over a thousand hours of content if you plan to bring every job (combat/crafting/gathering) to level 60. So far, I'm enjoying the the free game. We'll see if I still like it once I start getting closer to end game or if I move on to something different.