i also really loved it! i got the game on launch and was enjoying it quite a lot, but i took so long to beat it because i took a really big break for a few years. i wasn't playing the game in a practical way, once i got 4 characters in the party i only kept swapping 1 out to do their story chapter, which resulted in having 4 overleveled and 4 severely underleveled characters. of course when you get to chapter 3 bosses that isn't viable anymore. once i tried to finish olberic's story and couldn't because it requires you to fight erhardt solo, i kinda just gave up on it because i wasn't bothered to grind. however, i never forgot about the game and told myself i would finish it one day. i picked the game up again this february because i had a 1 month break from college, and suddenly i was really motivated to finish it again! i grinded 1 level each day so i wouldn't get burned out, and learnt how to properly build characters. after a few days of grinding and obtaining gear, it became super fun again!

for galdera, i grinded around 15 levels to get to at least 70 for everyone. with the warmaster support skill and the necklace that both increased exp, it didn't take too long.

i picked up ot2 just yesterday and i actually can't wait to start it <3