I guess what I'm saying is it would be nice for events to be an all out affair like Yoshi envisions PvP

Prime example:
http://youtu.be/65FLKVrsq5o?hd=1
I'm level 33, in a low zone, so I'm scaled down to 17 with all my 33 abilities (level synced)
Anything I attack I have a chance at getting drops on.

I'm not saying all stuff in xiv should be like this but it prevents camp griefing. The forced level sync means you don't clear a zone; but at level 35 my abilities i learn are worth a lot more at 17 than 17 with no skills.