There is XI in 2.0. While the UI has the a typical bar system for the PC version, the controller interface will b e implemented as well.

Some of the UI is still different. Some aspects of newer mmo's (newer then wow) will be there. Players will be happy.

While questing is easir the XI and you won't need ffxiclopedia to do anything, It isn't as straight forward as you may think.

I agree, it needs to feel like Final Fantasy. Have the story, cutscenes and feel of XI, but needs more streamlining. Wow didn't orginate everything itself and adapted from others. If WOW gamers want a wow clone, then they will be disappointed. FF fans won't as much.

THe OP is right, we do not need a wow clone. Wow is outdated, and simplistic for the casual average person. XI needs to be challenging.