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Yes I agree and that was the dilema that I faced last week. After having FFXI for over a year, and basically seeing all there was too see(honestly the crabs dont change, not one bit)I gave EQII a try.
Very well put. I started EQ2 last week (25 November) and have yet to log into FF once since then. I can't stress enough how much I will miss the FF community, however EQ2 is just plain better in almost every single way. I have been playing almost exclusively with my RL wife and have made it to level 16 with no problems.
There seems to also be a lack of forced farming in EQ2 as well. I have what I believe is some pretty sweet armor at my level and I have received almost all of it through quests. Quests that really anyone can do. The money I have needed so far has gone to things like my rent, food and other essential things.
There is definatly something to be said for starting EQ2 now as well. The only non "Newbs" are former EQ1 players that seem to welcome us with open arms. I have yet to run into anyone who was rude to me (although last night some halfling was standing in front of me jumping up and down and /sobbing for like fifteen minutes while I was chatting with my wife :)). I think it's really cool to be involved in the beggining of this community.
As far as the OPs question of what job would translate in EQ2, I guess that would have to be a scout. They are reliant on stealth and even have an ability called "Sneak Attack" that does exactly the same thing as SA in FF. You gain new abilities pretty much every level or two so it always feels fressh as well.
To conclude the longest post I have ever written :P, It's up to the player to decide what game best fits their play style. I think I will stick with EQ2 now, but you might like FF way better.
Spicy of Neriak