Untrue, there is basically little to no loading from the DVD, else i need all my 5 CDs for stuff. You install it but then patch over the files there, so in order to have the most updated FFXI Version, you have to install it in a Hard Drive because you cannot alter the DVD/CDs. The DVD is not used ever besides installing the files and for the POL ID, just like EQ and other MMOs. All information is stored on those files and patches that happen routinely overwite/add on.