Thanks for your input on this, and let me know how you're getting on with TMS if you've already dipped into it. I'll be making a final decision today. It's good to know that you're able to pick at DQ little by little, because what concerns me with games of that scope is that sometimes I reach a point where I'm way too deep to start over, but I don't feel like I can continue (after a break) because I can't remember what I was doing with any of my builds, tactics, or understanding of the game mechanics—so I just wind up dropping them unfinished. This happens far too often for my liking even with RPGs I enjoy immensely, so I'm increasingly cautious about biting on anything else that will stuff my backlog further. But if the mechanics are just innately enjoyable, at least I can get something out of the experience whether I see it through or not.