My first experience with an MMO was with Final Fantasy XI and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

One of the things that got to me about the game though was the fact that you were basically forced to group up to do anything beyond level 10. Yes, I do realize that some of the jobs were capable of soloing but aside for puppet master, I didn't really enjoy playing those jobs or seeing myself taking them to level 75.

My two main complaints with that game was the fact that I wanted to be a puppet master meant that if I wanted to get a decent amount of XP in a short time I would have to party up with 6 other people but finding a party that would accept a puppet master was tough. Also, during certain level ranges find six other people that wanted to group up and go XP was nearly impossible.

I have recently played both Champions Online and Fallen Earth and found both games to be enjoyable. I really liked that fact that, from what I have played so far, you aren't forced to group up to get the simplest thing accomplished. That isn't to say I didn't group up at all, and when I did the experiences were mostly enjoyable.

I just wish there was a middle ground. I would be far more interested in a game that would allow you to do things on your own but would also reward you for grouping up.