Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

[Isengard]

Started a Thaumaturge, so far combat hasn't been "thrilling". mainly just spam fireball then use transpose to switch Astral fire to Astral ice to gain MP back, and vice versa.

But I'm only level 11 so there is still a long way to go. I'm sure it gets better as you gain more spells.

Once you get the Black Mage job is when it starts to become really fun to play. I would try to get that done as soon as you hit level 30, your DPS and combat options will increase if you do.

You will need to level archer to 15 as well in order to unlock the job quest. http://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Jobs

I haven't played BLM from 50 - 60 so I don't really know how they play post level 50, I've only been playing my WHM to 60.

They've nerfed levelling. Wasn't a grind for me on my alt at all.

That's good to hear. 40 - 50 used to be a really PITA, specifically 48 - 50. Fate grinding is not fun...