Can't help but think some more plat on green would help immensly for retainment
 

Everyone is getting burnt out over still using core class spells that are anywhere from 4 to 9 levels out of date.

Can you elaborate? The main reason that everybody can't keep up with their spells on green beta is the fact that we are gaining levels at a ridiculous rate. It will still be not super easy to buy "ALL" spells but when the 10x XP bonus is lifted, it should take you longer to level and thus you should have more coin to buy spells.

wat?

Honestly, this is probably the biggest reason that I'm not playing on green beta right now. My shaman has gotten up to level 14 and so far I've been able to afford level 1 spells, 3 level 5 spells, and 2 level 9 spells. And I really don't want to spend hours grinding level 5 green mobs on the beta server to buy spells.

Yeah. I think I am going to get level 8 on my necro, buy Gather Shadows and run around and try to find some bugs. This leveling is way too fast.

Levelling is going to take a lot longer meaning more cash between levels as well as combat skills if needed.

Everybody understands that, we're talking about right now during the beta. I want to play the beta to help test things, but my level 14 shaman is running around using level 5 spells...

I would say its a good idea that would allow for more extensive bug testing, particularly wrt spell issues if people were able to afford a fuller spellbook.

wont be saying that at launch.

If you up the drop rate on cracked staffs on decaying skeletons in starting cities, you'd have more monies.

Currently, no Cracked Staffs drop. Drop Rate worse than manastone.