Please don't move this to suggestions until there is some feedback/replies, to see if even a somewhat sensible idea. If a stupid suggestion, the thread will die fast enough.

Right now new toons get "beginner" pbi and pssp, couple of nice items to kick start their leveling. These items are not tradeable, can't be put in shop, and are locked to just the specific toon. Nice addition, no complaints.

As toons get into the 90's and beyond, the cost of xpb/sbp to get anywhere in a reasonable amount of time starts to get insane. At level 122 it now takes around 1000 xpb to level. Anyone doing some quick math will see the amount of real life $$$ required to continue to level is insane, and I am sure that is one of the major factors why many choose to leave the game long before approaching the level 145 level cap.

What would peoples thoughts be if Aeria were to have the following items:

• XPB/SPB rank I - normal xpb/spb, work exactly as they exist today. Fully tradeable.
  
  
• XPB/SPB rank II - they would work the same, but similar to the beginner pbi/pssp, they are locked to the given toon upon in-game purchase. I would think locked to the given account would be better, that way could be sold in the web mall. But not tradeable, only usable by that account, and only for toons levels 90-110.
  
  
• XPB/SPB rank III - same as rank II, but only usable for levels 110-130.
  
  
• XPB/SPB rank IV - same as rank II, but only usable for levels 130+
  

The reasoning with the above is Aeria could continue to charge normal prices for the xpb/spb packages as they do today, but to "tier the prices" for the other ranks such that you might get so many rank II for $X, so many rank III for $Y, and so many rank IV for $Z. This way as you continue to play the game if you want AP items to level, you still have to pay a reasonable amount of AP, but not the fortune it costs today and drives players away. Thoughts?

And in response to comments that "Well I would have to buy AP then once above level 90". Technically no, you can continue to play for free if you choose. However, I would think 90 levels of completely free play is pretty good. There are costs to hosts these games, and I don't think paying to play wrong, just more reasonable prices than today.

Hmm why did u give this sugestion u know why ariea is bottle necking the exb?

so ur sayng for ppl to lvl more they have to buy expb with rank for theyr lvl and toand make pay less money(some ppl pay money just to sell them)

DIE THREAD DIE LOL

he saying keep exb the same. but just add other exb so ppl at higher lvls don't have to spend so much. Everyone we still have the same exb but. You can sell other rank ones for a good price without flooding aeria with exbs.

its to help ppl that pay stay in game because if u pay to lvl at 120+ its 60 + dollars to go to 121.

I'm all set with XPBs to lvl 90, after I did the math how much I'll need to level further I start thinking if I'll stay in the game and play, or just log in and chat with some friends.
I agree that 90 lvls of free play is good, but I'll definitely not pay $60+ as you mentioned for 1 lvl up.
Having in mind that there are no quests after lvl 80 it looks like just mindless grinding. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I think it will make more sense to begin a new game to explore. I still remember the fun of exploring Juno and trying to outrun these Blood Wolfs.
I still hope of some new and exiting content with EP2
Have fun

I like the idea, give a bit better of exp boost, considering all mobs are the same exp going up, and they give crap as is...its already from 100-105 400 xpb per lvl, 105-109 450 xpb per lvl, and keeps raising from there.

With better xpb for the higher level you get it wont cost such an insane amount to progress leveling, will still grant aeria money, and keeps people happy with playing. Better level, happier players, better aeria!

I say its a good idea and should definitely be put into effect if they wont raise mob exp

While I enjoy playing LC, I am trying to justify why to spend any more real life $$$ on overpriced virtual content. There has to be a way to retain higher level toons without charging such high prices to attract them to keep grinding.

Oh well, it was a fun two years. I will still take occasional advantage of some "free to play" aspect, buy some things with in-game gold, take a look at EP2, but something has to change before I fork out hundreds more real $$$. Anyway, I know I am just...

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cba reading all that but i get your general idea, agreed