What's the point of ranks?

[BruceyBruceyBangBang]

So if there's nothing to do between 15-50, why not make 15 the level cap and readjust mobs accordingly. Likewise if there's an endgame and it's totally different than the mid game, why even have a mid game if it isn't preparing you for the end game?




Building a character for what?

I was about to get super in depth with this, but then I saw you're from Florida then quickly gave up.