I don't want XIV to be XI-2, but I think that game isn't as evil as everyone implies here (And it's the complete opposite on the XI forums).

I for one don't want a completely unique MMO. I've seen what happens when that's the case. You can have similarities to another game, whilst letting it have merit of its own. Making XIV into an unique snowflake isn't a good idea.

Simpsons did it.