I will definetly buy it no matter what happens. But I was from the beginning way more hyped for FFvs13 I like the character and the darker atmosphere.
But that they said its to time consuming to make towns is ridicolous. I really like towns in FF a lot because it is like holiday from the dungeons you will be introduced to a new part of the world and to new stories and stuff. A lot of NPCs and little secrets to discover its an essential part from FF.
But I am sure I will like FF13 probably a lot the battle system should be the best of all time. And I had problems with FFX too in the beginnig but I ended up loving it.
No towns this time and maybe next time in FFXV the whole game will take place in one giant town.