The expansion on the horizon

[kaynide]

Especially since we know little to nothing about the New World. Not to mention 7.0 will likely have us hit level 99/100, which is almost always the ending level for jobs in any FF game. I've said it before and I'll continue saying it, The New World is the perfect place for them to introduce a new leveling system if they want us to continue gaining levels.

Agreed; I hope they cap at 100, then do so one other system to get better iLVL outside of actual xp grind.

Not saying it is the way to do it, but Guildwars 2 has a mastery system which unlocks other non-combat niche skills (think hang gliding/high-jumping or self resurrection out of combat). It also allows certain “buffs”, like a certain monster would near-insta kill you until you became “attuned” to its ancient magics. No ilvl boost or special gear needed.

I don’t know what FFXIV could do off hand..but surely there are alternatives to just xp grind.