One thing that makes a substantial difference is if you're playing as a pet class (especially in the lower levels).
On a level 8 mage/necro it is definitely MUCH faster xp to have someone group with you and go 100% afk then it is to solo, because your pet is pretty much impossible to out-dps (without burning all your mana constantly). So with that person AFK your party get 100% of the experience to split even if your pet solo's the mob. Vs just 50 % of the experience.
Mathz:
1 kill = 100xp solo. Pet takes 50%. You get 50.
1 kill = 140 xp duo'd (40% bonus). Pet takes 0%. You get 70 xp if you're both exactly the same on the xp scale.
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