Classic SOE Overnerf

[Modus]

No one is whining about slower exp gain. At least, I'm not. I'm just pointing out a miscalculation from group level disparity... if that's even the source... as my testing did not involve hybrid classes or racial modifiers at all.

Originally Posted by Bumamgar [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I suggest seeking more level appropriate challenges.

White, yellow, blue and red cons were the targets. Grouping with someone even marginally higher than yourself (1-3 levels) is now completely nonviable with the current changes, and I suggest almost every class solo or duo with an even level person for regular experience rates.

[Starklen]

Originally Posted by Modus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Maybe if you spent more time with your wife, you'd have something better to do with your time Alawen.

Looks like Dark Ascension is duping their insults now too.

[Teeroyoyort]

ok lets say you have a full group of 6..... 4 people with no mod, then say a ranger and bard both with -40% mods.... if a mob was worth 100 points... it would be worth 110 after the group bonus, then split evenly amoung the group? which before it would have been 18.3 for non penetly's and 11 for hybrids. so now they take the new total, and divide it evenly? so now hybrids get a bonus when grouping but bring down the xp as a whole. each member should get 15.8? does my jibber jabber make any sense? so that 100pt mob in the new group with the group bonus is worth 95.2?

[Paxton]

I couldn't help but notice at least 4 or 5 people that posted in this thread now have the forum status of "Banned" under their name..

:O

[Sarkhan]

Keep up the great work Nilbog and everyone else! I'm still loving the server and appreciate all the hard work you all put into it!

[Samuel]

Its actually EASIER to level a Hybrid now then it was last week

Have you grinded in a group with a hybrid or as a hybrid yet? Because this statement is 100% false.

[VincentVolaju]

Originally Posted by Samuel [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Have you grinded in a group with a hybrid or as a hybrid yet? Because this statement is 100% false.

No I haven't played as Hybrid yet, but I have grouped with one. I was with a full group and had an ogre SK as the tank, 2 hours later the SK had to go and got replaced with a wood elf warrior. I gained 3 yellow with the SK in those 2 hours, in the next 2 hours with the warrior I gained 4 yellow 1 blue.

It could have just been the speed in which we were killing at after the SK left maybe? But our puller was a Monk and he seemed to pull the same speed the whole time through. So yeah, I level faster WITHOUT a Hybrid in the group.

However, like you quoted me on but apparently didn't understand. If you are the hybrid then you will be leveling faster now in a group with this patch, then you did with a group before the patch. Now you get more EXP per kill then you did last week if grouped. The GROUP gets less, but you get more. So YES, you DO level faster now if you are the hybrid in the group.. If a group wants to take you now, well thats a different story =)

[Combo]

No wonder my XP was glacial with a Paladin in the group last night. Killing reds at level 9 and got less than a yellow after an hour and a half (Dark Elf Enchanter, so 10% penalty). I don't remember the level split in the group so that may have contributed too, but I don't think anyone was worse than a yellow con.

From now on I will definitely start trying to avoid groups with hybrids/bards/monks and crossing my fingers on my SK that the general community doesn't read the forums.

In all honesty, after looking at all these numbers, there is no good reason to group (for xp) if your class is capable of soloing. Unless you're a class that needs to meditate and just want to semi-afk leech while "getting your mana back."

[Qaedain]

I, for one, will happily go right along not giving one fuck about the group composition, provided it is alive, well and productive.

[Baa]

I am pretty content with my exp gain on my sk, honestly it is much easier that I remember it.... has been awhile though.

Luckily I am one of few tanks online around my level during my peak playtime, so usually find a group anyway!