[dev1049] suggestions.

[Yawaru]

I don't see why relic WS holders would have anything to be pissed about, maybe Emp/Mythic, but they got screwed on WSs to begin with. I mean, relic have perma hidden effect, so even if they don't use relic WS, they still have one of the best weapons in the game for that category. And it's not like merit WS give an Aftermath either. If you look at a weapon like Masamune, Fudo isn't that great to begin with, half the time you just Fudo for Aftermath then follow with Gekkos on anything tougher than an XP mob. So either I'll switch Gekko to merit WS or I'll just drop Masa entirely for a 4 hit with Kikugosaku. Given how easy it is for SAM to get TP though it's honestly better for Masamune SAMs that the get a decent WS to use instead of Fudo. It's worse for emps with good WS like Vere, but again you can open with Smite and use Shijin for the duration of your aftermath. Mythics are in the same boat. And again they still have one of the best weapons for their respective jobs, they just get a better WS. Plus Emps and Relics can SC double light or dark for extra dmg, where as merit WS only gonna have Lvl 2 properties.

I think the biggest problem, the one that keeps coming up, is the cap is just too low. Personally, I think unlocking the merit WS category should unlock all WS given you have the skill to use them, then everyone can try them out. From there you can cap out X many WS or spread points around as desired. I think you should be able to cap at least 4 WS since you can cap merits out for 4 weapons. If SE wants you to specialize in certain weapons, you should at least be able to cap WSs for the weapons you merit.

[Malamasala]

All the merit system really did was promote the cookie cutter mentality more so than specialization.

No it is the opposite. If you already had cookie cutter mentality, you had no options for merits. I've always merited the things I want to use over the things that everyone thinks should be used. I play for fun after all, and not to be best.

Personally I think this game needs more freedom with merits. I want to put all 15 in staff. Why can't I do that? Why should I have leftover merits just because I do not want to play all jobs? The game should be designed for people with different minds, not just assume everyone thinks exactly the same (unless you want to make a cookie cutter game)

[Luvbunny]

Agreed!! No one wants to have the same of everything and at 99 we should be able to slightly customized our character's jobs and stats. I understand balance is an issue but it does not seem a bigger issue than they previously dreaded about. The game is all about grind, end of story, which is fine, just make the grinding process fun, and at least, please take a look at abyssea - the greatest and best thing they ever did to this game ever (beside ToAU) and made the whole thing fun with enough carrots and rewards to dangle every little step of the way. Please focus on the positive and aim for casual players, more people playing the game and enjoy the fun easy content = more money = more longetivity!!

If you can adjust the Nyzul, Assaults, Salvage, Einherjar, Pankration, Moblin Maze, Limbus and Walk of Echoes - put more various item rewards and get rid of time restriction. These are fun casual activities that are neglected at the current state. Rejuvenate them so that they can be more appealing. A lot of the ToAU content reminds me of Phantasy Star Online and Monster Hunter, another great online game that is very addictive.

[Kylei]

I CAN BELIEVABLE!

[brayen]

@Malamasala
Are you implying playing well cant equate to having fun? if so thanks for trying to speak for everyone but no, plenty of people enjoy performing well. merits severely lack in worth-wild options to warrant them adding any specialization. Last i checked no1 merits defender for example. As SE has already mentioned they are planning to do an overhaul on the system tho so its pointless to talk about this off-topic.

@Luvbunny
Completely off-topic i think lol. If you have checked the upcoming updates they are in fact planning to update most of those events you have mentioned but again completely off-topic.