The growing entitlement issues of the casuals

[Eekiki]

The mindless be there all the time mentality and endgame point systems need to die.

I totally agree, and in a perfect world where everyone was honest and helpful, this would work.

But people are munchwipes. Without forcing a degree of commitment from your LS members, you will be bombarded with people who will show up only for what they want, and will never be seen again.

I believe the smaller party sizes is Yoshida's way of trying to detract from this. It's a lot easier to find 7 other people you know you can trust to not screw you over than it is to find 20, or 30.