I started playing shortly after the U.S. PC release and have played pretty regularly with the exception of an occasional break here and there. During this time I have managed to level four jobs to level 75 and I have played on Leviathan (Server) the entire time, first as a citizen of San d'Oria and now as a citizen of Windurst. In addition to completing two of the three of the original mission paths, I have completed the storyline and missions for Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, and Treasures of Aht Urhgan. I also eagerly anticipate the completion of the Wings of the Goddess storyline and have enjoyed leveling my new favorite job, Scholar. Although I am a Red Mage at heart, it is both exciting and challenging to be one of the first level 75 Scholars that many people have a chance to play with.

As you can see, I keep myself pretty busy in game and I am always setting new goals to achieve. I am currently in the final stages of leveling my Woodworking skill. Having recently obtained my Drawing Desk, I have my sights set on obtaining level 100, completing my sub skills, and beginning the monumental task of obtaining a Carpenter's Signboard. As you will notice down below, I am also very close to achieving my Captain Wildcat Badge, which is awarded for the completion to all 50 Assault missions. Additionally, I have started leveling Black Mage, which has sat by idly as a Sub Job for the past two or three years.

There is so much to see and do in this game. Aside from completing quests and missions, leveling new jobs, and crafting there are several different multi player elements to Final Fantasy XI, some of which, I feel, are game's most enjoyable features. I participate in Limbus, Dynamis, Einherjar, and Salvage at least once a week, if not more, and I enjoy the challenges these areas offer almost as much as I do the rewards they hold.