Side quests EXP is certainly a bit too low, yeah. A max-rank Pixe quest gives you 330k EXP at lv80+, which is x2 of what a side quest offers.



Also, I read that if you only do MSQ, you won't have enough exp to continue due to oversight. They plan to fix this soon.


Personally, I think MSQ exp in EW should be 700k EXP/quest, and side quests should be at least 350k. Better than doing a non-bonus EXP FATE.