From what I've heard, it's a MMORPG in fast forward. You don't really need parties to do everything that's worthwhile, and levels and money come at a faster rate. It seems like Blizzard has taken the timesink element out of the genre. I'm sticking to XI myself. Considering how long it takes to do just about anything in FFXI, I know I won't be completing the game anytime soon. There's always some goal to look forward to. I don't want a game like XI to end fast.