I have to say that I love reading forums with ''constructive'' criticism of mmorpgs. I find myself (an avid rpg player since birth)aggreeing time and again with the statements made by the players on the shortcomings of mmorpgs in general. Like all of you I find most mmorpgs to be fascinating and a blast at first, but then they get tiresome and boring. IMO games shouldnt have to be ranked in greatness due to which takes longer to become boring, and yet that is generally how it happens.
Although I am a tremendous fan of rpgs and mmorpgs, I can say I''ve also become a critic of them. I always seem to find a flaw with a game that eventually makes the game unbearable to play anymore. Finally, I began thinking "If I know so much why dont I make my OWN mmorpg". While it was a wonderfully constructive thought, it was also laughable considering I dont know any programming or have artistic talent. There was one angle available for me, however. I have the ability to write exceptionally entertaining stories, and I have always been awesome at creating rpgs (on paper anyways lol). Point is this: I''ve written and created (on paper) IMO the perfect mmorpg! Ive eliminated all of the many flaws available in rpgs currently on the market, while creating a unique system of AI, storyline, options, and interaction. The biggest advance was to eliminate the boredom which I believe I have finally done!

Anyways, my point with all of this is that it IS possible to eliminate all the issues currently affecting todays mmorpgs, while still maintaining a balanced and fun game. Im currently trying to build a team of programmers and graphic artists to make my dream reality. When its all said and done I fully plan to turn the world of mmorpgs upside down!! Thank you for this topic post and hope to see more like it!