I want to like this game; I really do. However, there are a few questions that I feel need to be addressed before I know if I want to give this game time.

Please don't get offended by any of my questions. I'm simply trying to look for answers, not troll.

1. Is this game totally instanced like Rift where you go from storyline quest to storyline quest? So far, it seems that way. I prefer sandbox MMO's, personally.

2. What's the purpose of linkshells? They seem like an over-complicated system that replace the simple chat-channel system.

3. I realize this game WAS a failure in the eyes of players before, so what has changed?