(05-01-2015, 05:22 AM)Seriphyn Wrote: Except the entire Syndicate is composed of individuals who did work hard and got to the top. How they choose to behave with the power is a different story.Actually, we don't know.
People might continue to try their best and say otherwise, but Ul'dah's major redeeming factor is this meritocracy.
From my understanding the current Syndicate with the exception of Godbert Manderville (and even then that's debatable - You don't get fancy traditions like the Manderville dance without a long history, and Godbert mentions that Goldsmithing is the family trade) is old money. Also, Teledji 'cause he's dead.
Also, meritocracy only works if you have a chance to make it. Again, Wystan's example shows exactly why that argument is flawed. Unless you mean it's perfectly fine to ignore the laws in place, in which case how is it better than Limsa?
Gridania is definitely a place where you can't make it for shit unless you're born a certain way. Limsa is more an example that you can make it regardless of your background because at least the people in power will not actively try to bust your legs for doing so unless you're breaking the law. It's also the best way to learn trading without being in Ul'dah because it's essentially the center of overseas trade.
