1. Slow up until 1.18 considering the majority of the changes were for the most part not significant.

2. Weren't considerable enough until 1.18 and now the upcoming 1.19. Very happy with the steps they are taking now, though. They have finally started to break open and fix the game, which is long overdue.

3. Poorly until at least Fall 2012. FFXIV still has competitive graphics, but it is still horrendously behind in the gameplay aspect.

4. Depends on how strongly the PS3 brings in new players. If the PS3 launch is anything less than completely stellar, this game will never be more than a "what could have been."

5. Definitely in the right direction since 1.18. Before that, debatable.

6. Up until 1.18 I think their focus was off, now I think they are on the right track.