Quote Originally Posted by Lucifer View Post
I'll have to disagree.
What killed FFXIV was not solely the lack of content.
Agreed, FFXIV had a really horrible UI and the whole skillpoints system at start was making me cry every time I tried to compete for SP with other mages. I didn't even get as far as any content when I turned the game off in frustration.

Quote Originally Posted by Rowyne View Post
There is no quest-based leveling in this game. Nothing but mindless grinding. I want a story to follow. And there is just not enough leveling content.
Every time I have done a quest or a mission I have received exp points... isn't this considered quest-based leveling?

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BUT to answer the original question, yes, I would pay for the game if it had been released in this condition. As a lvl 1 noob there would be loads to do and explore.
I was on 6 months break and even I find so much to do in 14 now - But I would like to point out that I don't play 40 h a week - maybe 15 max on a really good week.