So, the time has come and passed now for which we've had a cap on merits and job points alike. In this post, I would like to throw out some suggestions for players to discuss and for devs to take into consideration.
Firstly, personally I would like to see an increase in the currently available merit categories. We have a cap of groups 1 & 2, and have so for years. With the increasing strength of all monsters, we are given gear with often impressive stats which work well in today's game. However, there are no improvements for the jobs themselves, thus leaving to to either join the grind or get left behind. Naturally, there will always be that separation between players which is good for a competitive nature (especially on populated servers), it's what drives players to better themselves. Improvements in the merits section, would not only improve job morale (I know...corny), but improve player performance with or without higher tier 'end game' equipment.
Alright, I'll get to it.
Groups 1 & 2 should be given unlock features, a soft cap of 20 and a hard cap of 30 after acquiring Master status. Perhaps simultaneously or each given a separate unlock by job points. I will explain once onto the Job Points suggestions
Each category within the groups should also be given a cap of 15. So much has changed since the level 75 cap days where 5 has been the max that this is only fitting.
Well...a very short explanation of merit caps. Everyone can visualize their job's categories without explanation. Moving on...
Job Points
Alright! You've worked hard in and out of CP campaigns, acquired Master status, geared yourself along the way the best you could and engaged in all the 'end game' content you could get yourself into. But you just keep acquiring those now useless job points...all the way up to 500. Wouldn't it be nice if you could do something with them? Well, here's an idea!
Let's not make it as simple as you'd hope...even if you have 500. SE loves to make us grind, so these suggestions may be right up their ally. Personally, I'm not fond of grinding, but figured the devs may take this into consideration if I state suggestions this way.
Allow an unlock of either Merit Points Group and one category at the cost of 500 job points. You do not have to cap this category, but you will have to spend 100 job points to unlock a second category. After you have reached a soft cap of 20 through this group, you are not eligible to unlock the 30 cap or unlock the other group and one category at the cost of...yes, another 500 Job Points, 100 per category . Sadistic!
How fun!
I'm going to offer a softer version of this to appease those who like little work with great reward.
Offer each of these Merit Group increases as Job points similar to the current 0/20 of course with the same unlock fee to avoid automatic cap of corresponding categories upon doing so. Must obtain Master status in order to have access to unlocks.
Happy discussion