I think mmo's are going to solo direction. Not all people have time for social groups and there are also many gf/bf couples who want play on own. Of course bigger groups will stay also. TOR system is ideal in that that the comp is very good fighter, you must try really hard that you are equal. And they can talk and even... So AI is future. FFXIV and SWTOR are my games but I have my eyes on Archeage too.