Yeah FFXI was very similar to Lineage 2 in that regard. Everybody was a that was rich bought their money online. I never did so, and as a result I had to farm for about 5-6 hours every 5-8 levels to afford my next new set of equipment.
I don't mind farming for an hour or two every now and then, but I shouldn't have to spend my entire day hoping I get lucky with drops so that I can afford some armor that will become obsolete in a few levels.
Just thinking about farming silk and beehive chips in FFXI makes me sick
