Yeah this is one of those "stupid artificial barrier" that is unnecessary and then they adjust it so that it is even more easier now. People want to get to the meat of the game, which is now, pretty much grindfestastic that is magian trials anything weapon+gears+plus 2 whatever and the luck based "gambling" mentality that is voidwatch, walk of echoes, neo nyzul and legion. There is no more story driven thing to do, no new contents to consume. What is left is gear collecting in the most grinding way possible. Which is fine when it comes to abyssea since the battle system is fun with atmas - but not so much when it comes to post abyssea content.