For the record, I do believe that getting further into the game forces one to recognize the difference, whether one initially understands or not. Getting a certain distance into the game without understanding that equipment is more important than level is literally impossible, especially when you start to buy decent armor.
I believe that I have exhausted my ability to speak as to whether or not Final Fantasy XII is a grindfest and how this affected or played off of one's expectations.
I am stepping out for a few hours, but let me ask you this: given your new knowledge, would you give the game another try, and if not, why not? Is the fact that your expectations subverted so grievous an offense that the game is bad for that reason alone, or would knowing the system allow one to enjoy it as many ended up doing?







