Originally posted by Raserei
1.) Does this game have a cool item system? (For example, Diablo 2, Archlord, ect... Where any mob can drop cool items.. Sets, uniques, rares, ect.. Or is this game boring items like Maple Story, where most stuff is store bought and very little customizatio on gear)
Depends. Armor and weapons are more or less cookie cut depending on level, though there are variations to stats on armor if they are crafted. Throw in Legendary gear, which looks awesome but as the moniker suggests, aren't easy to get.
2.) Is this game solo friendly?
At the lower levels yes. But like most MMOs, as you get into the higher levels, certain key quests which unlocks abilities and skillls require you to find a good group to complete. Aptly nicknamed "FBs" (for final boss_level) usually at lvl 19, 29, 39...and so on. Rewards for these quests however are pretty awesome if you complete the quest at around the level it was meant to be done.
Usually with an item with stats that are usually one tier up.
3.) Crafting? (If yes, what kind? Worth it?)
Yes and its the only way to get Legendary items (as far as I know). Which require you to find a mold, (rare drop) and materials, (clickies on the ground).
As for what kind, you can be an armorer, smith (weapons), Chemist (potions and other stuff that essentially gives you buffs that no class has) and Jeweler. You can pick up all but might want to focus on just one. :)
4.) Other than leveling, what is there to do? (Early game , mid game, and end game)
That depends on if you are on the PVE or PVP server. Both have Territory wars, though on the PVP server this can carry into “regular” play as members of opposing factions can and often attack each other out of “sanctioned” pvp. To be fair I don't know how to answer your question. Like every MMO out there, levels, equipment and the process of getting them counts for a good portion of the game. Take that out and what is left really depends on what you want to do in the game.