It's almost laughable how people can call the current incarnation of FFXI "too easy" because gear is more accessible to people who want it. I like the idea that I can upgrade AFv3 to +1, to which I have done for 3 sets so far, without having to wait for enough ethereal "LS points" to accrue so I can lot seals. I especially like that the gap between +1 and +2 is not so large that I am obligated to get my gear to +2 ASAP just so they can be useful.

After nearly 6 years of playing FFXI, I can truly say that S-E is finally getting it right with the Abyssea series.