I really think that intermediate and expert-level equivalents of the Hall of the Novice would be great additions to the game.

It's no secret that this game attracts many players who have never played an MMO before — myself included. FFXIV is my first and only MMO to date. I personally think that harder versions of the Hall of the Novice would've benefited me greatly when I was a sprout, and I imagine it would be the same for others who are new to the MMO genre.