So all else being equal, hybrids will slow your xp down. In a nutshell.
This is going to lead to the same situation as on live, groupless hybrids.
I distinctly remember back when Kunark came out, I had to wait while a group at the entrance of Selebis consulted among themselves to decide if they really wanted to invite my Troll SK to the group. In the end they did, but it did make them stop and think about it. This was the first moment I learned that hybrids penalized a groups xp rate.
I do not mind an xp penalty at all, I actually kind of like it as a bade of honor and to keep certain classes rare. BUT, let the hybrid himself pay it exclusivly, not his group.
I'm really steering away from hybrids now for the new pvp server. I do not want to feel like an xp burden and charity case everytime a nice group of people lets me in their group.
Really needs looked at. Do not let hybrids "share" their burden with their party members.
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