Post it right here in this thread so we can discuss it. I know the mods don't like the source of the data, but face it guys we need hard numbers and this is just about the only way to get them. <blockquote>Quote:<hr> So some astute people of noticed the apparent exp nerf when hunting blue con mobs. Some say it only affects those rotten soloers who feed off of low blue con mobs for exp, the data I present suggests this change to exp is nothing short of a full scale nerf for all, grouped or otherwise.
Data collection method:
Using the original exp formula and personal experience logs I was able to generate a list of exp given befor the September 4 patch. Next using the dreaded level 60 monk soloer, I captured the exp rewarded for the post September 4 patch.
Original Exp Formula
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(mob level^2) * class mod * (Zone experience mod) = exp reward
ZEM = 75, class mod = 1.2 for monk
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I have not included the additional factor for group exp because it does not apply for a soloer.
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mob lvl |Pre Sept 4 patch        |Post Sept 4 patch                |% of pre Sept 4 exp
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47        198810                        69583                                34.999
48        207360                        82944                                40.000
49        216090                        97240                                44.999
50        225000                        112500                                50.000
51        234090                        128749                                54.999
52        243360                        146016                                60.000
53        252810                        164326                                64.999
54        262440                        238820                                90.999
55        272250                        265443                                97.499
56        282240                        293529                                103.99
57        292410                        ukn                                ukn
58        302760                        354228                                116.99
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this is strictly level exp with AAexp turned off, AA exp gain has always been significantly less than level exp
Conclusion:
For level 60 characters, any mob less than 56 will not reward experience equivalent to what it was prior to the September 4 patch. However mobs whose level is 56 and up will see a significant % increase. Unfortunately it is not feasible for me to map the % gain in higher level encounters while solo; we can only assume the bonus gets better. These changes may not be limited to level 60 players but may in fact affect all levels.
I ask the reader to evaluate the impact these changes have on their personal game play and to decide for themselves if this is good or bad for them.
Please feel free to cross-post this article to your favorite message board.
Fee
ShowEQ Developer
fee@users.sourceforge.net
Last edited by fee on 09-05-2002 at 05:53 PM <hr></blockquote> Please note that this is NOT AAXP PROGRESSION, this is standard experience. Also realize that when GROUPED, due to the group xp bonus being a multiplier rather than an additive, the difference in xp gained per kill will indeed be higher, especially when at the full 36% bonus for being in a full group. Same goes for the zone experience bonus. Ideally one would want the highest ZEM bonus and GEM bonus as high numbers in both of those multipliers would make for a very large difference in the numbers. This would explain why full groups in Sleeper's Tomb are raking in so much xp. The higher multipliers will widen the gap between mobs farther than it appears above.
Raviel Darkfyre
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