Balance and game design : Why red got it right?

[Estu]

I think this is a very good point. The EXP bonus on Blue (and in classic EQ) was clearly meant to promote grouping; the problem is that it does not make up for the inevitable slower EXP that comes from most grouping (especially large groups) due to things like having to wait for pulls. You're absolutely right that a souped-up group EXP bonus on blue would not be classic but would definitely be in the spirit of the game.