[On the Dawntrail, Ep. 61: ShB] A FFXIV New Player (+Xbox) Friendly MSQ Guide!

Content: Patch 5.2 (Echoes of a Fallen Star) -
00:13 Old Enemies, New Threats
10:41 The Way Home
17:48 Seeking Counsel
30:01 Facing the Truth
56:28 A Sleep Disturbed
1:24:45 An Old Friend
1:43:05 Deep Designs
1:53:12 A Whale's Tale
2:12:35 Beneath the Surface
2:15:13 Anamnesis Anyder (Duty)
2:55:10 Echoes of a Fallen Star
3:24:20 [5.2 Echoes of a Fallen Star Complete!]
Hello and welcome! Interested in playing FFXIV but haven't yet taken the plunge? Coming into the game via Xbox? Need some tricks and tips on how to get started? Or simply want to (re-)experience the game through someone else's eyes from start to finish? (FULLY VOICED WITH MY AMATEUR VA! ≽^•⩊•^≼)
I've got you covered!
This is a Final Fantasy XIV playthrough series and guide. With the expansion Dawntrail on the horizon that promises the beginning to a brand new story arc, and the majority of the previous content now playable solo as of the release of Patch 6.5, I embark on a journey to complete the story in full in preparation for 7.0.
I plan for a clean run of only the MSQ content and job quests. This will showcase the most important parts of the game to get a new player up to speed with some commentary and tips sprinkled in. I started initially playing FFXIV at the release of Shadowbringers, and I have since then completed the story and much of the various other content on a different character. Going back and experiencing the game again with an alt ought to bring some fresh new perspective for new and returning players alike.
Feel free to ask questions as I go or hang out in the comments/live chat.
Thanks for tuning in!