No OP I will debate on your comparison on FFXI since you opened that door.

I can actually do stuff on this game because I don't have to find 8 people to kill one bug to progress here.

FFXI was the first mmo I played this is the 2nd and iv played since 1.0 it is much better than FFXI in my opinion. Because you can progress in the story ( except dungeons which is fine ) by your self.