Just a question about cygnus knight buff.

That and a proper storyline. And don't underrate the faster leveling speed. My 2nd 120 character (Night Lord) took about 4 months of daily play, people had maxed cygnuses in a week without leeching or 2x cards.

Well, let's get this idea in mind as well. Was your Night Lord:

1. created at the same time as the release of Cygnus Knights?
2. equipped with a blessing that added power from the time spent playing the main character?
3. capable of going to all the areas that we have now and training?

My point is that they have a slightly faster leveling speed due to the extra AP and access to 4th job skills in the 3rd job (in addition to powerful new skills). It has nothing to do with the fact that people can level Cygnus faster now than before because we have more access to good leveling areas.

But I'll give you credit on the storyline, though adventures are slowly but surely getting a storyline (or at least exclusive quests).