Exp Progression a Bit Slower Than Usual?

[GuruChaz]

Is the EXP speed from 1-5 as intended? It seems a bit slower than normal.

I remember leveling from 1-2 rather quickly in original EQ and then getting up to level 5 in less than 2 hours.

If it's as intended, have at it. I was just curious. Lots of deaths in the noob area in Akanon. I mean a LOT. I think some don't know they can loot their corpses and get their stuff back.