I agree that F2P is a major rip off. I think that people like it as they think they're getting a good deal. But in general, for most to be fun, it costs more than the $15/month you'd pay for a similar subscription game. (And tends to have worse updates/quality, etc.) Plus, like you said, it's kind of crappy that you can buy your way to the top. I mean, I don't mind little vanity items being charged for. But I really, really don't want to feel like I can only be "competitive" (or enjoy what I'm doing) if I shell out an additional $30/month.

Oooh, a personal storyline does sound pretty cool. I've been loving that aspect in TOR as well, so can see the appeal. You'll have to let me know how it goes. If it's great, I'll have to play. (And if it's meh, I'll leave it alone. You can be my guinea pig.)

I'm glad that the file is working now. Yay!

(And awww...doggies. I so miss having one.)