I agree with Samwise. The problem isn't the slow xp rate, what's wrong is that EQ is inherently flawed in some very serious ways. With a faster xp rate, solo classes will just fly by group dependent classes that much faster. And paladins will continue to wear their fashionable LFG tags. Having well-know central xp hubs help, like CB for 1-20. But beyond CB, there are just so many options that players have to choose from hehe :P
Really, I think once kunark is released things will be better. I kinda hate to say it, but the common LoIO/OT/DL route will give everyone a much clearer idea of where they should be, and where the other players are. Adding in the non-classic LFG tool would be a good idea, even though it's not classic :/
Imo games that allow high level characters to temporarily de-level to group with noobs have the right idea. Not that this is a viable option here, I'm just saying.. EQ wasn't perfect :P
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