Well lets see:
* Its providing the fastest way to level up 45+
* The buffs from the NPC are very welcome, I can't justify running a buffbot account. These buffs should be available everywhere and maybe it will help equalize things more (IMHO the most important factor in winning a fight is whether or not both sides have a buffbot these days, more important than skill, class, and possibly even equipment).
* Its got 3 repeatable quests that have a huge gold return (250g each)
* Aurulite is also rewarded and builds up very quickly
* For those who want to PvP this gives them a good venue for it so they can get to a decent RR before being taken to the frontiers. This is undoubtedly badly needed.
I took my Valkyrie from 45 to 49.7 or so yesterday (while having to work an 11 hr work shift in the middle), made 13.5p and 10k+ aurulite. My character is going to stay there until she has paid for her template if I have anything to say in the matter. Bought her hauberk yesterday
I expect they will nerf it, but until then I think its all very good changes.
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Sneev (SM), Rhejan (Hunter), Skraeling (Warrior), Fulkk (Healer), Erlennd (RM), Hasting (SB), Nithling (Cave Shammy) - 50s
Hratlann (Skald), Grimstainn (Shaman), Sighildr (Valkyrie) - up and coming
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