Pretty much this. If you don't like FF14 the way it is then I just don't think it's the game for you. Main series FF games have always been story heavy. 14 and 11 while being MMOs are still part of the main franchise. Also RED MAGE DAPPER RAPIER!
I'm mostly hyped for Proto Ultima next week though. I imagine it's the Heavensward equivalent of the Odin trial.