Not as bad as they say! This game is actually good and worth playing.
As a veteran of WOW and FF11, this game isnt quite the revolution it might seem to be, nor is it the worst thing ever. It does most of the same things all other MMO's do (fetch quests, kill X amount of monsters) ect. If you dont like that kind of gameplay, this wont change your mind. Overall a good game. Now these are my opinions, so heres the info:
I shall start with the bad: 1.) Not much customation. Cant really change hair color, and not many options for faces and such.
2.) Though it doesnt really bother me, you cant make a female warrior or male elementalist. People like having different options, so this might bother people.
3.)The WASD controls arent perfect, but they are not bad. During the beta, they were pretty sucky, but now that the patches came out, they are greatly fixed.
4.) Still some glitches, but what MMO didnt have them when they first came out?
Heres the good: 1.) Although the combat is the same (click to attack, ect.) it jsut looks better. The animations for attacking and casting magic are really good and make combat more excting to participate in.
2.) Though there is not many classes (yet) they are well focused. I'm a moon elf elementalist and the level structure, skills, and so forth are paced out well. I actually look forward to leveling up and getting into combat. 3.) The communtity so far is very nice. They are willing to help you out and join in a group for some old fashioned adventuring!
4.) Mount combat, raiding castles, and duh, becoming the Archlord! If that doesnt interest you then im not sure what will. Yes it will take a lotta work, but it will be worth it. I like how theres a point the the endgame and it gives you something to strive for. Well i just want to say that this is a good game. Its not the best game, but definatley not the worst. It has tons of potiential and if it reachs even 50% of what it strives for, it will be well worth the money.