I agree that it shouldn't be handed to people.

I just disagree that it's as poorly balanced as you make it out to be. Then again, my version of leveling in these games involves me getting lost and being FORCED to spend extra time in dungeons as opposed to power leveling. I try to play the game as it comes as opposed to grind out a bunch of levels and JP before I go to the next place. If the next place kills me, THEN I grind out levels and JP. I played FFT the same way.

Power leveling of any kind ruins your personal gameplay experience. Sometimes you power level because you want to be the best. Other times because you're uncertain of when you should leave. Still others, like I do, because you're lost or can't finish a puzzle.

Course... maybe it's all perception. *shrug* VeloZer0-I want you to know that I DO respect your views. I strongly believe you're wrong, and you strongly believe I am wrong. In forums, it's usually 'talk of the day' to raz someone at the perceived end of a discussion.

I honestly did have a good time discussing this, though. Even if posting like this makes me look like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.