Gaining SP/EXP - Moving forward

[Naylia]

I imagine the reason for upper rank cap is due to power-levelling, without it you could potentially take a rank 1 sit him in the back and have 7 other optimal rank players ranking him up at a phenomenal speed.

Out of Range Party Penalty is simple solution to this. Currently the rate is 12.5% of what is earned if you are in a party with 7 other people more than 5 ranks above you. The out of party curve could easily be made steeper. The impact could double every 5 ranks the person is above you or some such. I am of the belief that the out-of-rank limit should reach 0 - there is a point at which you do not contribute to the group. However - if I actually kill much harder rank monsters and take the time to do so - you should get credit for the effort, time, and skill put into the battle.

The fact that duoing allows me to max my difficulty bonus is just a disincentive to partying.