Quick question on exp pen.

[Rhambuk]

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

Penalized classes/races do require more XP... that's how the penalty works. The penalty/bonus was to balance out the innate abilities of the classes/races (that was the intent anyway).

We say a Troll SK gets an x% XP penalty, but that doesn't mean the Troll SK gets a different amount of XP per kill (solo), it means the Troll SK requires more XP to level... so learning that certain classes/races require more XP to level doesn't actually change anything.

The "group penalty", as it's called, was implemented to ensure your Dwarf Cleric wouldn't out-level your buddy's Troll SK so you could continue playing together.

I think I see this now re-reading bumgardeners numbers, hence the halfling rog "gains" less per kill than the ranger, to equalize the exp throughout the group.

[Chanus]

Right, in a group they do gain different amounts of XP per kill to balance out the inherent bonus/penalty of each race/class with the goal being everyone in the group advancing at the same rate.

The amount of XP per kill coming into the group as a whole is static (based on what is being killed and in what zone).

[Rhambuk]

makes sense now, no wonder rangers can't get groups poor guys

[Chanus]

It's kind of funny. They didn't want hybrids to level faster than others, so they gave them an XP penalty... and then they wanted hybrids to be able to keep up with their friends, so they made the group XP penalty... and then no one wanted to group with hybrids.

[Yak]

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

It's kind of funny. They didn't want hybrids to level faster than others, so they gave them an XP penalty... and then they wanted hybrids to be able to keep up with their friends, so they made the group XP penalty... and then no one wanted to group with hybrids.

I agree it's messed up. Personally, I think there shouldn't be a group XP penilty. No wonder when I solo with my Druid I am able to level faster. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Dumesh Uhl'Belk]

first draft posted