I never played XI.
I didn't get into MMOs until WoWs original release. About the same time I got a job (imagine that).

This little community I'm in has quite a few people that play it and they love it.
http://www.gogamingcommunity.com/ind...th/#entry52558

They could probably provide you with a better answer.

And/or watch these let's plays, it's what originally got me to at least try the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NgBP...e_gdata_player

I'm not sure if that's his latest video, but sambonz latest videos are the latest game patches.