According to the March 18, 2014 Version Update:
- Campaign has undergone the following adjustments.
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/at...062514&thumb=1
- Combat and magic skills may now be increased while participating in campaign battles.
- The following adjustments will be made to Influence, both when victorious and when defeated.
- When victorious
Influence will increase, and enemy force influence will decrease, at a greater rate than previously.
- When defeated
Influence will decrease, and enemy force influence will increase, at a lesser rate than previously.
Pretty much SE has fixed how campaign works. It's unlikely they will adjust the strength of NPC's due to the fact influence gain is easier to obtain.
For freelancers, yeah idk how the influence to obtain them goes... but if its fame-related...it should have been made easier back last year in the February 18, 2014 version update. If not then SE needs to fix that.
As far as Traxus's idea goes, yeah the rate on how the evaluations are done seems like they are out of date based on 2007's style still and probably needs an adjustment or 2.