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    Lately I've been thinking about playing one of these games as I have my new laptop, they used to lag on the old one. See the thing is generally I have to say I do in a way hate WoW but to be honest I have no real reason to hate it and I haven't really played the game properly I have gotten about as far as the second town and gave in. With FFXI I got my sub job and everything. I don't know which to play since they are both decent games. So I would like to know which game you guys think I should play?

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    FFXI

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    I was expecting that....

    I should add the reason i got fed up of ffxi was because it was far too time consuming....

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    The reason i chose FFXI that personally i don't see the point in WoW like a game overall. Imo it is just like any other f2p just 10 tons better graphic(which is the last thing which interests me)...... and................. i can't really think of any reasons now

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    FFXI is awsome, really if i had the time I would still play... but now I gotta wait till vacation or when I have the time again.... I hope SE's next mmo is somehow less time consuming, and supports shorter play sessions...

    My vote goes to FFXI

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    Thanks Hyaru pretty much the same opinion as me about it!

    and @ marcipaans I agree with you about it being just like most F2P games but theres gotta be something good about it or everyone would just play the free alternatives wouldn't they..

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    I Haven't played FFXI But all I can say is WoW is a very nice MMORPG with basicly everything a gamer wants in an MMORPG, altho I've seen some youtube vids and SS of FFXI and it looks deffinitly worth a shot aswell.
    And for time consuming trust me WoW is one of the most time consuming games ever, If your not raiding your grinding to keep up with gold / reputation, and theres always something to do. Main reason I quit wow aswell, addictive.

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    Is it really that addictive I never saw what was so good about it?

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    If you're still leveling the game isn't all that good, once you reich the max level theres just shitloads you can do, and beside PVE/PVP/Grinding they added Achievements now aswell which are really time consuming.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wardy484 View Post
    Is it really that addictive I never saw what was so good about it?
    The addiction is there, hidden.
    Most people don't notice it until it's too late, when you're in it's grasp.
    Lulz.

    The most addicting feature for me with WoW, is the raiding.
    Which is also, the main point of the game. PvP used to be very fun and balanced, but now it's just.. terrible. And you really can't say you've experienced the game until you've reached cap. Everything up to it is nothing in comparison.

    Sortof the same with FFXI, you can't play to lv. 20 and say that you have played it, because you haven't really progressed much farther then the dunes.

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    I quite liked the dunes on ffxi it was just a bit annoying getting into a party...

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    I vote neither but probably WoW is slightly better as it doesn't feel like a F2P game. Both lack the 'fun' aspect that i got from War's PvP or TR combat (It died when i got a PC able to run it with more than 10fps). I say go for them if you really like PvE but then if you really like PvE you should of gone for Lotro.

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    I tried Lotro recently but it didnt really feel right.

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    Trust me, compared to all MMORPGs I have ever played (WoW included) FFXI is by FAR the most time consuming game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hyarume View Post
    Trust me, compared to all MMORPGs I have ever played (WoW included) FFXI is by FAR the most time consuming game.
    It is, especially seeing as you how to level several jobs to get what you want.

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    FFXI. No real contest to me.
    And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear.

    You shout and no one seems to hear.

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    end game is pretty good in ffxi, theres alot more to do like missions, wotg, campaign etc. ffxi has a deep story so u never get bored. i agree ffxi was alot more fun than wow. but yeah its a bit time consuming... looking for parties, farming etc.

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    I really want to return.... if i didn't have collage.. I would for sure, perhaps in the vacation.. if my char is still there..

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    WoW if you like an easier game to get into and overall smooth ride.

    FFXI presents their story better but you'll have to put up with a lot to get to it. (Also if you want a class that's not one you start off with, then good luck, lots of grinding ahead)

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    well atm I'm playing WoW since it doesn't take forever to get online also hyaru I think they delete characters after 3 months or at least they used to.

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    WoW, it seems just more fun and there is more content arount it

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    WoW - people who are lazy and are looking for a game with literally NO learning curve.
    FFXI - more complicated and a lot larger learning curve + must use brain while playing(or was it with GW?)

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    Quote Originally Posted by marcipaans View Post
    WoW - people who are lazy and are looking for a game with literally NO learning curve.
    FFXI - more complicated and a lot larger learning curve + must use brain while playing(or was it with GW?)
    you have a point...
    but i prefer lazyness

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    For me FFXI is better

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