having to reapply status abilities (shield oath ect.) before/after DF/Fates

[Ceodore]

Anytime you level sync, the buffs are removed. Even if you aren't below the level of the ability, it is still removed. This is generally a result of lazy coding.

Reason why is cause some skills require a certain level in order to be used.

Read his post, it is also happening to skills when you are above the level to use the skill even after the sync. I think if he was going below the level, he'd understand losing the buff, but going into a fate and syncing and loosing a buff that you can then (and are generally forced to) reapply is a result of laziness on the developer's part.