Achievement points (AP) are a system in Final Fantasy XIV that allow players to earn rewards for completing tasks. AP are earned by playing the game, completing quests, and by earning rewards from the various activities available in the game. There are three types of AP: experience points (XP), gold pieces (GP), and items. Experience points are earned by playing the game, completing quests, and by earning rewards from the various activities available in the game. Gold pieces are earned by selling items in the Auction House, and items can be found as drops or as rewards from defeating enemies or completing tasks. The purpose of achievement points is twofold: to encourage players to continue playing and to provide a way for players to earn rewards that they may not be able to obtain through other means. The system is designed so that players can customize their experience within the game so that they receive as much XP as possible while still being able to earn gold pieces and other rewards.