I've played almost every MMORPG out there. Could care less about Raiding (EQ, and WoW for the bore). I really like the skill based system, and the fact that the game is more of a sandbox type game. Been playing EVE on and off, so this looks like it will fit well also.
My work schedule is fairly weird, I rotate between day shift and night shift every two weeks, so my play times change making it a little harder to play with the same people.
One or two questions though, not that the answers to these will change my mind. I've already decided to subsribe, and I do know that the Mainland isn't quest based, so that's not one of the questions.

1) Is it possible to learn every skill in the game? Will you earn enough skill points to do this?
2) I'm leaning more towards a caster type character. I realize that castors are more of a support character, but is it possible to solo as one? I've currently been raising all my skills semi evenly, but I realize that's not going to work in the long run.
Anyways, looking forward to playing with you guys some day.