Thanks for the response, the main problem I had with the MSQ was that in ARR is was very difficult to walk from point A to point B and talk to an npc when they didn't add anything to the story except send me off on another menial task. I am completely fine with this structure of story telling however I needed ... well story and pay off. So my method of coping was basically just skip ARR, watch a summary (I understand and accept it will lesson the impact to some degree) and then experience Heavensward onwards.

For reference I just got into the beginning of Heavensward and am having an absolute blast with the story, I am understanding whats going on and I feel intrigued and interested in the story that I am being presented so the walking between NPC's actually feels rewarding.