The EXP gain rate was absolutely absurd before, there is no way they are going to change it back.
Even with the 2x EXP rate on the server, there is no reason why I should end my first leveling session on the server at 75. And still be getting like 4% per kill. Everyone would be 99 in two weeks.
A few more base levels in the Novice Grounds wouldn't be bad, but that's why the Class NPCs tell you to get base level 10 before leaving I suppose.
I get your point BUT I just spent 1hour on the training grounds just to get to lvl 6, and been on job 10 since lvl 3 or so.
This for me makes no sense, and at the same time i dont feel like playing since the training grounds are supposed to be some sort of tutorial. I have never taken so long just to get lvl and job 10! Not even in low exp rate servers. Something is clearly wrong.