[/QUOTE]For the games i've played, i think (probably contraversially!) VII has the worst beginning. For me, that game doesnt really get going until you leave midgar for the first time (tho the biker bit at the end of midgar is awesome!)[/QUOTE]

I disagree, FF7 has a great begining, the action and storyline is fast paced, certainly not boring.

The problem isn't just in FF games though, most games will inventively have a slow learning curve, especially RPG's becuase they are fairly complex and need getting used to.