i didn't say or think its harmful. i just don't see the point in it, as you pointed out stat allocation will only add a tiny boost to stats, and won't even start till level 30. most ppl will aspire to materia or a good set of U/U gear for endgame and the stat points will be lost, drown out by the effects of other means of enhancing stats. its not that i'm against the system coming back, i'm just not sure its needed