SirSpears

Except for the Xinderoth questline, quests are mostly optional, and even in the case of Karthak, it is possible to just level past it if you know the path...   

 

there is definitely parts where you had to complete quests in order to not be area locked. But looking back, I think im referring to the quests within Xanlin Plains realm; a golden opportunity -> cut above the rest -> thrown away -> a simple trade. If I dont have to do any of these quests in Karthak realm (already completed two [paying the dues & payback], as well as nearly finished a third [clouded sight]) then that would be great to know. 

nah these quests suck. its literally just invent, invent, invent. literal gold sink. I just want to LEVEL UP. not be required to do 20 quests to no longer be 'area locked'.

I did the same thing. had every essential buff except for resource finder which I didnt even know was a buff. Literally was playing breakdown/destroy simulator trying to get render bodies for the 'a golden opportunity' quest (the prerequisite for the quest youre mentioning). Id like to take this moment and express how exhausting these chain quests are. not to mention how expensive as well. casual 450K gold for a recipe. another 450k gold for one component for said recipe. I can only assume the same will be needed for the other 2 recipes within the 'cut above the rest' questline. At least I know about the resource finder buff now so hopefully that will drastically improve resource finds. I dont even want to look into the next two quests; 'a simple trade' and 'paying the dues'. 

p.s.: I took a gander at the next two quests and suprise surprise... MORE INVENTING AND GOLD SINKING

Ive actually never felt more inclined to quit playing this game then I do now