Fortunately you may be coming back late enough that it transforms into a finished game as you progress. I really like the way you've summarized your view. I have not played many other MMOs, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Some parts were pretty bad. Crafting still confuses me at times. However, the current dev team is really doing things right. I know this will be a great game as long as SE is willing to sink the money long enough for a real PS3 release.