Hey Gold,
Yes, you have a point for the Raid drop. But when I made those suggestions, still I was searching mostly for a some kind a middle ground , cuz the current Endless World rates are very high.
I wouldn't mind a Raid drop and Quest reward to be x2/x3 or x4. Looking it now x7 is really too high!
About the books also I do not mind. I suggested at least those after 81lvl to not be automatic, but for me wouldn't be a problem all skills to be learn manually and with books.
Also I would recommend to Shadow and Kyrell to not apply any kind of Buffer and Global GK.
About GM shop I agree. Better Not. Still, I think there could be some Custom Grosser( Or Vote shop) in Giran. BUT, with just some really low level stuff and cosmetics.
Examples:
- Recipes for low S Grade (not Dynasty)
- SA 11 and 12 maybe
- Some Agathions maybe
- Some hats, circlets or other L2 fashion.
- Mounts
- maybe some quest items for 3rd class change( if there is no class master)
There is a bit of a hole between A grade and S80. Is easier to craft Moirai set then Imperial Crusader set for example( in terms of spoil of recopies and parts), so something to help and give a push in that direction.
Nevertheless the B grade and A grade items in luxury shop are completely enough to grind your way for better armour and weapon
My hole point is , the game MUST not be easy, and give the players time to enjoy and develop. Still there could be some small pushes, to avoid some boring parts as loooong pointless quests.
Greets,
Zoian