I didn't play FFXI for too long (1.5 years or so), but I remember really enjoying it. My LS helped me get to Rank 10 for my nation(Bastok), but sadly I wasn't able to go back and finish the other story lines... something I might do this summer if I can wrap my head around getting back into the game!

I agree about the nostalgia though, and man, that Bastok model was awesome! I'm not sure how long I'll be playing XIV, but the story or feel of it doesn't match the level of XI, meaning the current XIV story is currently too convoluted for my tastes.

Thanks for sharing the nostalgia Allistar!