No offense but thats a semantic distinction lol. I understand the minor difference that an instance is separate from other players instances and a non seamless zone allows all players to congregate in the area, it doesn't detract from the game not being "open world" in the sense that people expect.

its a big difference, not a minor one. I think the word instance is being wrongly used so let me break this down.

Areas are split into zones that load when you reach the end of them. However, this doesnt mean it is instanced.

Everyone share the same areas.

The dungeons are instanced.

Also the chat window doesn't disappear while we zone.

FFXIV is a persistant world divided into discrete zones with instanced dungeons.

WoW is open world because it is seamless, and it has instance dungeons. FFXIV 1.0 with its open world dungeons was seamless like WoW, but it was full of boring copy pasted landscapes, and that was all traded away for better looking zones filled with content in them. If FFXIV:ARR was seamless, it would be exactly like WoW with flying mounts..and maybe look less better looking. Anyways I think its a good trade off.

Grats dude! And that is a great guide, but it just needs a few updating. I think you might like these changes.

Tomestones of Philosophy doesn't drop anywhere anymore.

There is no weekly cap for Tomestone of Mythology.

You can queue The Binding Coil of Bahamut Turns 1 - 5 in Duty Finder.

Wait no more. Here is the epic Ramuh theme. "Thunder Rolls"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDG1rIz1S7k

And the lyrics: Some of the words are in Sylphs.

Ula menida tula oh (Hoary Arbor, Lord of Light)
Tela omnida tula ei (Thine advent quelleth creeping night)
Ona ramuhda deme os (The wicked burn, their pyres bright)
Nola tulama tela ei (Smote by Levin's blinding might)

Soul without a name, heed my call
Sin doth stain the hearts of us all
The worm hath burrowed deep and hath grown
Soon he too shall reap what is sown

Step into the storm, know its mercy
Let the wind and the rain crash down over thee
Lightning bright, thunder bold
Guiding us forevermore

Soul fallen from grace, ware thee well
Judgment thou must face, thine own hell
The worm stirreth within, black as night
Breeding deeper sin, foul its blight

Soul, thine end is nigh. Take mine hand
All life must return to the land
Lingered hath the worm, overlong
Purge thy flesh of fear and be strong

Step in from the storm, praise its mercy
Let the sting of the rain ne'er stray far from thee
Lightning bright, thunder bold
Freeing us forevermore

Now lift thine heavy head and vanquish thy sorrow
Lightning doth strike
Thunder doth roll

Now turn thy gaze ahead and look to the morrow
Lightning shall strike
Thunder shall roll on

Odin's level will vary; each time he is killed he will gain a level. Each time the FATE is failed he will decrease a level. His FATE "Steel Reign" spawns in certain locations in The Black Shroud. The weather will change, and this effect can be seen in any part of the Shroud, regardless of where he spawns. Possible pop locations can be seen here. http://imgur.com/a/y26hX

They say he spawns once every 2 to 3 days. Its hard to find him. I say you're lucky to even die from him lol.

He drops some items that you can trade for some cool looking vanity armor, and Chocobo barding.

Ok. I'm starting to get a little hooked now.

I decided to upgrade my zenith weapon (bow) 2 days ago as I've had it for ages now so I'm farming, atma but man is this a grind! So we need 12 ATMA that spawn completely random in FATES in specific areas. So far the first one took me 6 hours to drop and I'm currently on my 7th hour waiting for the 2nd one to drop. I really hope they all don't take this long cuz it's really started to feel a frustrating grind!

Its based on luck. I sometimes get one within 2 hours. I do them as fast as I can by hopping from FATE to FATE. I don't think you need Gold medel for it to drop either.

- Gameplay - Ninja

Ninjitsu can fail if done in the wrong order, just so people know.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5LJUBaug_g

Here is some Gold Saucer concept art. Looks like its coming soon! Holyshit I cant wait.

Expect Chocobo racing, bettings, mini games, card games, and maybe even a FPS roller coaster, and snow boarding.