This is why I still play ffxi once In a while also. I do still enjoy the grind on there. And I like it fun and easy(er) on here. Both are separate games, and both are fun.

Also amazing how many people still play ffxi. they still have so many players on so many servers they could easily merge half of them together if the population ever drops. Which it really hasn't much.
Anyways. Go try ffxi it sounds more suited for your taste. Not saying you can today this also. But you just seem like you'll get more enjoyment from it.

And to the guy who mentioned crafting? It's not too bad. I think it was harder on 1.x