never played wow but i played alot of xi about 2 years ago for about 5 years before that

im sure your aware xi was renowned for its difficulty (back then anyway) what with CoP missions and ultima, omega weapons, 2 hour kirrin fights, sea gods etc,etc - all could be considered difficult but i never went in feeling is was doomed before i started, and there was allways some leeway for atleast one player who was shall we say "avarage"

i cant remember anybody complaining like they have been with darkhold and ifrit though

it should be difficult but not outright frustrating, maybe they should draw the fights out more and not have one move that insta wipes a party.

whatever! just make the dam game fun!!!!