Quote Originally Posted by Zumi View Post
Suggestions:
First off I would lower the EXP needed to level 1-20 felt about right with the time it took to get each level. Levels 21+ need to be lower exp needed to level. On top of that each time you complete a guild leve quest you should be rewarded with 5% of the total skill points and exp you need at your current level, along with some equipment and gil. It is very common for other MMOs to reward players with Exp when they finish a quest. It is very reasonable to do about 20 quests per level. The rate I am seeing ingame at the moment is about 80 guild leves to level at level 28.
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So, 15 person party, each with 8 leves per 36 hours, each done at one star to finish quickly. . . that's 90 leves per reset, or 4.5 ranks and levels, not counting the SP you would get during the leves, or from behests.

You're right, that's a great idea.

Seriously, though, with proper parties and links it's already way too easy to get massive SP. I'm not saying there isn't something lacking in solo, but any suggestion put forward should take into account the already-easy method of partying.