Well when I started playing RPGs i didn't play the ones with jobs and classes. I started with Mario RPG and Chrono Trigger so those elements have never been that important to me. I have actually loved VII, X, and XII though XII took some getting used to with the battle system. I enjoyed IX but never had the chance to play it long enough to really get into it. I am looking forward to XIII and everything that comes with it. Yes it is different, and not as free as other earlier versions but you never know what surprises they have in store. X was very linear but i really enjoyed the hell out of that game. For older style RPGs i have brought out the ole PSP and been getting the updated ports of PSOne games such as Lunar which is epic so far and brings back fond memories, and Star Ocean Second Evolution. I may pick up Breath of Fire III as well.
But all in all I am thoroughly looking forward to next Tuesday at midnight and the hours of my life i shall lose in the upcoming weeks. I am also very interested in Tri-Ace's next venture Resonance Of Fate which looks very good so far, and of course GoW3.