I can see where you're coming from as I've had Tevyn just sort of hanging out on the server taking up space for probably a good year out of roughly three years that I've played.

I'm pretty sure you're already far past the 13-18 levels since you have such a firm grasp on how demanding parties can be.

On that note, I know everyone always says, "The dunes... Qufim Island... newbies blah blah..." But seriously, that's not even getting started. It doesn't matter what you are doing or where you are in this game; you are always doing something new. Every single level advanced with every single job has its differences. I find it inexcusable for anyone to say that someone is not worth partying with because they don't know how to play their job. Complete and utter bullcrap. But it definitely happens and it happens way more than the majority of the time.

I can deal with the way the game is made. Mechanics are set and the game is balanced the way it is for a reason. No big deal. "Real-Time" environments require certain restrictions. Can't complain.

All of this is definitely more than a normal oddler rant and most of it may not make much sense. One thing that would make this game exponentially better for me? Playing along with someone I know.