Request for a steeper exp curve on levels

[Mahayana]

Because party play and endgame play is completely different, and one doesn't teach you how to do the other?

example

If more Gladiators figured out how to use cover maybe mages wouldn't get F**ked so bad when the darkhold ogre finds me tasty.

There we go, something a person learns grinding utilized in end game.

Also at level 50, instead of your level being shown, i think an emblem or crest should be shown of your current achievement.

Achievement of what? you've just explained how finally getting to the level cap is pointless and end game is all that matters.