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Character progression is a complicated matter. Look at the famous board game, Monopoly. If each player started the game with twice the amount of money or a set of properties already owned, the challenge would be reduced, and ultimately the game would not be as enjoyable. However, the game would not run for as long, and you would more quickly get to the point where you manage the red hotels.
They want RF CP to be as enjoyable as they can make it. They realize that the rate of progression is a little bit too slow in certain areas of the game right now, and they recognize that there are things that can be done to improve that. They want players to be able to reach the Abyss in a timely manner so that we can go head-to-head with the opposing faction, but they also want us to enjoy the game lore and reach immersion in the world of Atreia. The golden middle road is the one they are aiming for.