Please be aware that in order to access any of the Heavensward features (Au Ra just requires xpack purchase) all players must complete the entire 2.0 story (this includes up to 2.55.) New classes will not be unlockable unless the player is able to access Ishgard, and Ishgard is only accessible if the player has completed the Main Story Quest.
Bearcave and Industry13 will make themselves available to all members that require a group to complete content. Trials, Full Parties, etc.
Currently working on Realm Awoken(about half done), Arc is as well. I didn't realize how much story there was since we left prior to the first large content patch.
We should be done Awoken in the next couple of days(depending on work schedules). Our plan is to have everything done by June 8th at the latest, hoping for May 31st. This includes finishing the main story and open/running Crystal Tower/Coils in order to get myself some better gear.
I will update as we progress and will ask in the linkshell if we need any help with trials/instances.
Update - Now completed a Realm Awoken and most of Through the Maelstrom stopped at Leviathan due to maintenance. Update - Finished Through the Maelstrom and begin working on Defenders of Eorzea Update - Completed Defenders of Eozea and started Dreams of Ice Update - Finished the last patch today so now both Arc and myself are ready for the expansion
I am currently working along the stuff around the 15 to 20 level, I believe. Currently in Gridania, having gotten the bit in Limsa Lominsa done to get airships access and all that.
As of 3.0, should folks not be done with the MSQ up to 2.55, the MSQ quests will be rewarding extra exp and gear to help folks progress through the story without having to do any sidequests. source.
IndustryThirteen replied
530 weeks ago