In an attempt to be more constructive… (regarding the recent patch)

[vageta31]

1.) Do you think the 50% exp nerf for pet classes was put into place to deal with AFK leveling or to try and encourage grouping?

Not sure, probably AFK leveling.

2.) Do you think the 50% exp nerf will do away with AFK leveling?

No though it won't be quite as lucrative.

3.) Do you think that taking away pet faction will do away with AFK leveling?

Maybe. However there could still be workarounds. People always come up with ways around things.

4.) So you support AFK leveling?

Couldn't care less. It doesn't effect me and therefore I feel no need to punish others. That's a liberal mindset. "That guy is doing something I don't agree with, punish him!"

5.) Do you think exp is gained faster (pre-nerf) in a full group of 6 or while soloing?

Solo if you're efficient. My shaman could pretty much go non stop for quite some time without downtime for medding once I had dog and could aggro kite and canni with regen.

6.) If you answered “full group”, do you still think that an exp nerf to solo classes is warranted?

n/a

7.) Do you think that playing a solo class should be a viable option in this game? Especially to those who only have a limited play schedule?

Why should it not be a viable option? I solo'd my Druid to 50 in 99, as did many other classes. Why should it be any different now?

8.) Do you think a 50% exp nerf to pet classes existed in 1999?

No but you did have to do some sort of damage to get the full exp. I actually thought this during my trek to 50 and always made sure I at least hit the mob with some sort of damage while using a pet.

9.) Do you think that somebody that plays 1-2 hours a day soloing can keep up with those who are playing in groups 5-6 hours a day or more?

Depends on the group, but possibly. If you're in a high ZEM zone soloing versus the group being in a low ZEM zone and not pulling efficiently then yes. Why do you think Deputies in Misty and Dorfs in BB are so popular?

10.) How many hours a day do you play on average?

Too many usually.