I don't mind grinding. Especially when there is insentive, like to character customization stats.
The only game I despised grinding in was Final Fantasy 3 for the DS. But in general, I just did not like that game.
Best non-grinding system is Suikoden, in my opinion.
I agree, incentive can make grinding rewarding. Hmmmm...
I thought FF3 offered a lot of customization, though to be fair it's the
least interestingsimplist story in all the series since FF1.