What Razallmighty isn't considering is how hard it is to get a party that *isn't* in Abyssea or Gusgen and more skill gear is really necessary for newer players to have a chance.
It seems as though SE is trying to make it easier for people that Abyssea pt'd up from 30.... People used to take pride in a capped skill. But FFXI is becoming more of a come and go game than before... Any math whiz's wanna take a shot at the % of increase on these?