Honestly I think it's worth it. The game is free for another month and then the sub period will begin. Square actually stated that they might only make players pay about 50% of the actual sub fee for now.
The game launched with a LOT of problems. I'm one of the biggest Final Fantasy fans there is and I also couldn't stand it. However now over a year later i'm actively playing every day.
There's a lot more to do, it's a lot more fun, and a LOT less buggy.
Honestly I believe anyone who has bought the game before should retry it now because it is that much better. Also if at any time you buy FFXIV BEFORE Nov. 2012 of next year you will get the 2.0 upgrade for free and another additional 30 day free trial.







