Well, I got to level 10, and I have to say, its been an interesting exercise thus far. The way follow works with melee is amazing. Made about 50-60k Gil from crystals, and I hit about 5k/hour for xp at one point. Granted I have no clue if that means anything at this point, because I haven't soloed in so long, and I'm still learning about a large number of leveling stuff that has changed since I last left, namely Field Manuals I mean, 5k could be pathetic now. I just don't know.

What I do know is that even with low Ts, EMs, and DCs, I can mow through them like they're not even there and rake in XP by virtue of fast kills. Things may change once I get out and about in the world, but for now I remain hopeful. Hell, I played this game during the glory days of 2k being a good party and XP/level jumping through the roof at 50+, so nothing can be THAT bad.