This is the one game besides Diablo 3 that I'm waiting for. I could care less about any other release ever besides those two lmao. It's starting to shape up pretty well too from what i've seen from the E3 squeenix box.
The class system for one is going to be very unique compared to anything, and with the emphasis they're placing on crafting and story i think it'll be great.
I'm a little biased I suppose since I've put 4 or 5 years into FFXI, but still.
As far as the tennis style of play, neither squeenix mmo's take on their single player style of turn-based combat. Anyone attack anything at any time type of deal.
Of course its not like hack and slash diablo-style, there will be cooldowns and you'll have to build TP meter and whatnot before using more powerful moves.
As far as graphics go it's looking fabulous, and will only improve before launch, since their alpha testing just ended. (I was a day late lol, got a british friends EU alpha account today but alpha ended yesterday haha)
Character animation and design, as well as clothing and landscape all look detailed and varied.
So pumped. I can't wait to see how they're going to improve the game to accommodate single, as well as group play. FFXI was pretty much group or go home. Single play wasn't feasible just to the sheer difficulty and design. They're planning on adding content for casual and single play as well, to make leveling and general play much more enjoyable for people who dont necessarily want, or have time, to party up with a crowd.
They're also promising to have a much more epic and involved storyline than FFXI which also has me very excited. I loved the story lines in FFXI, which added much depth and lore to the game. Squeenix CGI is out of this world too, so its always fun watching their cutscenes XD
Anyway lol. Excited.