So today I’d like to list some of the pros and cons of having such an accelerated leveling experience and suggest a better solution. However there is a dark side to the XP boost, one that became readily apparent after a few days of playing at the accelerated rate. Not only does this make the process quicker, but it also emphasizes one of the stronger elements in the game: story. With the 12x XP buff in SWTOR, characters can be leveled by playing exclusively through the class stories. One of my biggest pet peeves with leveling in MMOs is when it is extended unnecessarily in order to retain subscribers or to encourage the purchase of XP boosts. I’ll admit, I was excited about the increase in leveling speed. I had purchased the “Choose Your Path” promotion in March which meant my 60 days of sub time would run out shortly after the XP buff had begun, the perfect incentive for remaining a subscriber. When the return of the XP buff was announced the timing could not have been better. Dual Wielding: A series featuring two bloggers writing on one topic and answering the question, “If the pen is mightier than the sword, what happens when you dual wield?”Īfter taking a look at what makes for ideal leveling, this week I will be sharing my thoughts on the latest round of 12x XP in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
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