What would make Fates better?

[Xerich]

It actually is. FATE participation, outside of parties, is based on the amount of damage dealt or enmity generated(through healing or tanking). For some reason, parties get a free pass so long as they participate a little, which is something that needs to be looked at, IMO.

Yes, that's what I was trying to say originally I think. It just needs to be looked at and adjusted.

The problem with this is...[snip]

I think the rewards would need to be very well thought out and executed in order to keep it fresh. I don't know, maybe offer things like Fantasia potions, or tokens (philosophy/mythology) or have PVP fates that also offer rewards? I'm just brainstorming here, but I really think there should be something of meaning. I also think that whatever it is, it should be unique/untradable.