Will there ever be an easier way to level up your chocobo?

[Raestloz]

No. I see the current chocobo system as "there for the sake of being there". Chocobos are not pets, they are stupid companions that somehow negatively impacts you in everything but one way: deal additional damage.

Chocobo cons:
1. Disables Duty Finder
2. Disables mount
3. Takes up a party slot
4. Takes up money to summon
5. Takes a very long time to level
6. Cannot be ordered to do specific skills
7. Cannot switch target until the target is no longer valid (dead or you moved out of range)
8. Robs your exp
9. Requires negligible money to summon

Chocobo pros:
1. Deals small additional damage / heal when absolutely nobody is around

As is, chocobo companion would actually be better off not implemented.

[Xystic]

As is, chocobo companion would actually be better off not implemented.

They are minor support companions. If we gave them super features, the bots that are already abusing them in their current state would love it even more.

[Sylari]

If we gave them super features, the bots that are already abusing them in their current state would love it even more.

I see this explanation thrown around a lot, for way more than just chocobos. At some point people need to realize that the best way to deal with bots is to try to fight them directly. Hamstringing your legitimate playerbase is a horrible way to try to deal with bots.