Makes more sense now. Personally cba training more than 3 people because you don't need all 6 and the end stats end up quite different for all 6 anyway. Although I will probably level them up later on now I have the double EXP accessory.

As for levelling up taking an hour, you're just levelling up in the wrong place then, 'cause I levelled up about 4 times in the space of an hour last time I played. At level 30 you should easily be strong enough to level at Paramina Rift, although I can't be arsed with that. Stillshrine of Miriam might be a quicker place.