While i didn't play 1.0 or 1.23, i did notice SE is very careful to not make things overpowered in FFXIV ARR, almost too careful. Like most of the abilities you use, are like 10-15 seconds with a minute cool down. Same goes for potions, the stat boosting potions only last 15 seconds. And even the food is only 3-8% boost? Hardly even noticeable. SE really needs to go back through and rebalance everything now since the game is out and most of the major issues are worked out. Well all but the lag/delay but i'll leave that for another topic.