Power-leveling is absolutely BROKEN

[Corrderio]

I really don't see what the problem is. The grind is at a very reasonable curve since it allows everyone to make progress, even if the only have a couple hours to spare a night.

The only time leveling gets insanely fast is around the 45 range when you do strongholds, but at that point I don't think it matters much since all you're really learning are higher tiers of what you already had. You should already know what do at that point on your class any way.

[DoctorMog]

Like hardcore players consider level 50 an accomplishment

We used to, when it took 2 months to get there.

Now its a joke.

[Majidah]

I started at collector's launch and my computer couldn't handle the game that well. So I really started up alot again around November. I don't remember it taking that long?

Someone else posted at 20k/hour it's 95 hours to level, so for the more hardcore/jobless (not necessarily the same), 14 hours a day would give them a capped class every week.

Thinking back to November and on of last year, is 20k/hour doable solo/duo?

on release date it was 2 months for 50 if you were totally sick. if you played casually it took a lot more than that

[DeadRiser]

on release date it was 2 months for 50 if you were totally sick. if you played casually it took a lot more than that

Yup a lot longer. It was an achievement for Conjurer to get Protect and Shell. I remember when I finally got them and thought I was so cool to be one of the few mages that could cast it xD.

Now, everyone has it >.>

[Sephrick]

Yup a lot longer. It was an achievement for Conjurer to get Protect and Shell. I remember when I finally got them and thought I was so cool to be one of the few mages that could cast it xD.

Now, everyone has it >.>

The only reason it took so long to rank up at realese is because of the broken method of SP distribution.

[DeadRiser]

The only reason it took so long to rank up at realese is because of the broken method of SP distribution.

But after that, it still was a small grind when you went into grind parties like crabs and what not.

[Smashington]

I've been playing some really fun games lately and the though of returning to FFXIV makes me cringe.

My favorite part, regular EXP parties, has taken second fiddle to endgame content that I personally do not enjoy. I thought they would fix PL'ing, but it seems to be mostly working as intended. Ack! By now, they must be aware of the AFK PL workarounds, but fixing those loopholes is clearly not a priority.

The FFXIV that I enjoyed is gone for now. Not even sure if it will return. I have some great friends in-game, and I feel like maybe I'm letting them down by not playing anymore. I can't just play for their sake though, I want to enjoy my freetime activities.

So, like many others, I will check back after 1.20 is released and make the call when the time comes. If AFK PL'ing remains possible, then that will be the end for me.

[BarretWallace]

So, after 126 pages of posts, what's the problem again?

Power leveling is "absolutely broken." Really? So the OP is "for" PLing, but only if it's "fixed" or "balanced?" Buffoonery.

And since these forums tend to be more about two cents, trolling and flaming than anything helpful to devs, here's mine: PLing is fun. I LOVE it! And i think it's a great way to bond with other players in pickup parties and LS mates.

Is it cheap? Yes. Is it a system exploit? Yes. And I hope Yoshi and his team read only my reply and base their entire decision on what I've just posted, 'cause I want FFXIV to be all for me! To hell with the rest of you. Waah!

(What's next?)

[DoctorMog]

So, after 126 pages of posts, what's the problem again?

Power leveling is "absolutely broken." Really? So the OP is "for" PLing, but only if it's "fixed" or "balanced?" Buffoonery.

And since these forums tend to be more about two cents, trolling and flaming than anything helpful to devs, here's mine: PLing is fun. I LOVE it! And i think it's a great way to bond with other players in pickup parties and LS mates.

Is it cheap? Yes. Is it a system exploit? Yes. And I hope Yoshi and his team read only my reply and base their entire decision on what I've just posted, 'cause I want FFXIV to be all for me! To hell with the rest of you. Waah!

(What's next?)

"This thread is nothing but two cents and trolling"

"Let me add to it."

I lold a little.

[Kiote]

It is an answer. There is choice in the matter. People who want to xp party can xp party. I've done maybe 2 PL parties. Maybe 3. Done tons of xp parties since 1.19 hit though. Was in one just last night. I understand the existence of PL dilutes the presence of xp parties, at lower ranks more so, but it is not as severe as some people make it out to be.

1 to 40 in a day is pretty severe. It is essentially the same thing as letting people start at lvl 40.