Why Will S.E Not Uncap Merits

After you defeat Maat, the number of merit points that you have is only a function of how much time you put into the game.

It doesn't take much skill to earn merit points.

I don't want to play a game where the only difference between someone who can solo gods and someone who requires 12-18 people is ... how much time they put into the game.

There should be other criteria for Achievement and Strength than your Play Time. Hence, why much of the new focus is on gear, rather than merit points.