I played FFXI for 4-5 years before I stopped due to time issues, and I still look back on those times with absoloute fondness. FFXIV 1.0 was a big let down, especially after we loving played through the Beta and gave feed back on the bugs etc. Now, after a break and coming back to ARR in its Beta phase again I am in awe of the game and how much I adore it. Sure, it has its quirks and issues, but for me most games have these. What this game does have is FUN, a story that is interesting and FF relevant, and a whole lot of future.
The UK subscription is like £7.50 a month if you only want one character on a world. Since you can do everything on one char there's no need to have alts... unless you RP I guess. Personally for the amount of hours i spend on it it's the best value for money entertainment I could hope for
Come join us on the bright side.
I have chocolates and rainbows