Character Development

* Battle Attribute Allotment

When it comes to battle, class rank should, by logic, be more important than physical level. The reality of the situation, however, is that attribute point allotment is dependent upon physical level, something that is causing complications in our endeavor to improve the battle system.

In the recent battle poll (thanks to all who participated), we learned that a considerable number of players would be willing to forgo physical levels, but wanted to retain the ability to customize characters through attribute allotment. Armed with this knowledge, we proceeded to formulate the optimal solution.

The decision: attribute point allotment will no longer accompany gains in physical level, and will instead occur when characters rise in class rank. Although the amount in frequency of points awarded will be lower than previously, players will find that each point will have a more profound effect.
From - http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...form-Blueprint

While the amount of effort you put into this system is commendable, it would seem the decision has already been made.

Note the responses in this thread - http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...oint-allotment!

Many like myself do not like automated point allotment.