Yea I always ask myself if there is another decent place to grind that drops fine steel, gems, or pricey trade skill stuff. There often is in the midrange (guards vs monsters) but eventually you end up with a few levels where it’s not very profitable. Probably the best example is bear pits for druids which is the current hot-ticket to 60. That said, at 60 farming will be easier as will landing groups like in seb king where you can have fun and make real plat. Others will grind in WL (suits and goos) PoM or Trak’s Teeth just for the chance of loot. Consider how easy getting a rez is while you balance the upside to whatever place you grind (I’d rather avoid bear pits for that reason unless you have a spare cleric camped).
If you can make plat and get exp that is ideal. If you can get exp safely and quickly it may be a means to an end. Eventually you will fill out those slots and marginal gear will get you a long ways. Notable items are the gob gazughi ring, lumi staff, and your epic. Those will cost you plat or time but are worth saving for more than an extra 300 mana from very expensive slot fills.
In short try to make plat as you go to buy (rather than farm) items that will make a tangible effect on your grinding ability. A full set of shiny armor won’t be as beneficial but that might keep you playing so it serves a role in that capacity.
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