31/1 - Characters' max level is increased to 250!

In the end, I recognize the importance of increasing the level cap now, of giving new and current players a chance at the top when, like many have aptly noted, the top ranks are filled with many of us retired players. But honestly I pity you, to spend the extra day or two or *gasp* seven it may take to do 200-250, because with such minimal relative effort needed to do that compared to what we did, it's simply meaningless. At least our accomplishments still have recorded merit, if only in our memories and posts.

That's what's important. Maybe they know about this and create halls of fame for lv 200 people before this update. Then bring the new rankings before they raise it again, setting a new record. But in the end, it's the same: A game to have fun with. That's all you should ask from a game. Did you have your fun? Nice. You did but now it turns out you didn't? Well, you better make up your mind, because fun can't time travel.

Also, I've been playing this game before 4th job and all, too. I just never even got to 3rd before 4th's patch arrived. Or something like that. And while I know what you are talking about, it's the same from that point, a game. Just play it as a game, not a chore.