Are these ZEMs accurate?
 

http://files.droplr.com/files/753783/3Im1v.zems.html


I was really surprised about LoIO in particular.

Kedge doesn't have a ZEM bonus there so I don't think it is entirely accurate. There is a post from awhile ago with a list that is apparently pretty accurate.

Uh, since when?

From what I have heard, 75 is regular exp with no bonus.

I've also heard that 100 ZEM means no bonus. So which is it?

That list ? http://www.eqmacwiki.com/w/Zone_Experience_Modifier

ZEM is expressed as a percent, so if you get 100% of the xp that means no bonus/no penalty.

A list with 75 as the baseline means 75 is regular exp and no bonus. A list with 100 as the baseline means 100 ZEM has no bonus. Both can be accurate. A 100 ZEM on a 75 scale is equivalent to a 133 ZEM on a 100 scale. It all works out in the end.

Historically, the 75 baseline comes from EQ developers when they posted numbers. The 100 baseline came about when someone turned the integers into percentages. A 75 baseline zone became 100%. Everything else scaled proportionally.

So now can people finally see that Lake of Ill Omen is actually 60/75 or 80% exp and stop wasting time there?

Seriously the worst leveling zone in EQ.

I was always aware of a rumor in my younger days on live that LoIO was the second best exp besides Paludal for lower levels.

Shocking..

I'd love to see a Official, ZEM from staff. Cause things seem, "custom"