[@Silver Fox]I think the problem was when I was younger, I never played Tactics (Still have not), not had any idea how to acquire skills.

But, it is also so dense in content, it is scary without having a notebook to have progress down. It's density is intimidating, and to be ready for most story battles... The grind is real, as is footing it to places to buy and learn skills. 

I don't think it was an inherently bad idea, just... as of this year, that would be almost ten years ago for me. Needless to say, I remain optimistic for it.