Wow, this thread seems like it got a wee bit outa hand... might be better for all of us if we try to settle down now will we?. Lol. Yea, I've spent more time playing WoW than ffxi lately because of constant fighting but it really is alot better with friends (the only reason i haven't and won't quit ffxi actually). Personally i'd recommend just one or two playing characters and just focus on them though. That way you can expierience new things.
P.S. I didn't know you that well so i just went with the info from the others above.