Thoughts on Level Squishes

[Dyvid]

I don't think we need a level squish like WoW, maybe a stat reduction. But you can't just keep adding levels either. I would say the games level cap should be 99 (Final Fantasy level cap). Then have a merit system or something to add new abilities and stuff.

Level Squish is a good way to keep the game fresh for newcomers as expansions pile up, but the heavy focus on the linear narrative of FFXIV makes things complicated, as far as leveling progression goes for newcomers.

This is true though and Bliz did a good job for newcomers to chose which xpac they want to tackle rather then one huge hike to the top. Not sure if FFXIV could do the same though with it's linear storytelling.