XP Rates Finalized — Poll Results & Decision

We have finalized the XP rate for launch based on community feedback and internal review.

Over the past days, we collected input through discussions and a public poll to determine the most suitable rate for the realm.

📊 Poll Result

The majority of votes supported x2 rates, making it the preferred option among participants.

⚙️ Final Decision

Based on the poll outcome and overall project direction:

The server will launch with x2 XP rates.

🧭 Why x2

This rate provides a balanced approach:

1. Closer to the original progression pace
2. More accessible for players with limited time
3. Maintains meaningful leveling and world engagement
4. Avoids overly accelerated progression

It also aligns well with existing systems that can influence effective leveling speed (such as RAF and other modifiers), ensuring the overall experience remains balanced.

🎯 Consistency & Direction

It’s important for us to maintain a clear and consistent experience going into launch.

For that reason:

1. We are not planning to introduce multiple selectable XP rates
2. The server will operate with a single, unified progression pace

This helps avoid fragmentation and keeps the gameplay experience predictable and structured.

🔄 Next Steps

With XP rates now finalized, we will continue focusing on:

1. Finalizing progression roadmap details
2. Stability and polish before launch
3. Ongoing improvements based on PTR feedback

We appreciate everyone who participated in the poll and shared their feedback.