Which did anda like more- Rune Factory 2 atau 3 for DS?

I really want one of these games, and I've done some google/forum creeping, but the opinions seem to be really perpecahan, berpecah on which one is better. Some say 2, others 3, and there is no real inbetween.

Could anda guys give me your opinions? I like it when a game has great characters (wich are supposedly better in 3) but I also want a good plot (which is supposedly better in 2). I'm TORN!!

This is my first time playing an RPG style game, so the "rpg" aspect doesn't have to be amazing.

and suggestions?