This has been a very interesting discussion. I can see some of the flaws you guys are mentioning but I don't really care. This game is awesome. The sheer volume of content makes up for the lack of verticality or customization past the standard reclassing.

Until you guys revived this thread I had totally forgotten about the online component of this game. Today I finally went on for the first time and found a ton of awesome equipment, new maps, new battles, and a score of past characters waiting for me to challenge them. So much to do!