Used: A Self-Imposed XP cap/penalty

A number of my characters have no problem gaining XP. To the point in fact, where I actually have to curb my hunting to low XP baddies as to -not- skyrocket in levels. I doubt many other players would see this as a problem, however, for myself, I enjoy bashing on certain baddies, but not necessarily the rapid XP gain from hunting those things which actually pose a threat to my character.

I'd love to really enjoy a long stretch of a certain level, testing my skills against this foe or that one. Sure this can be done at level 40, but by that point... a lot of the challenge is simply not there anymore.

And sometimes, it'd be nice to go hunting with friends who want to hunt behodlers... but I don't necessarily always want to have the rapid XP gain from beholder hunting, nor would I want others -not- to get the full XP they're looking for either, which currently means hunt with them and skyrocket in level, or not, and miss out on the fun of grouping up to keep my levelling rate more towards what I'd personally like it to be.

So, perhaps like the "real life arlarm", players could have the option of restricting the amount of XP they gain with a self-imposed XP penalty? This would only affect the player if they wanted it, since it'd be 100% optional. Set the self imposed restrictions at like, 25%, 50%, or 75%, depending on the player's desire.

Interesting. And not too difficult to script.

Untill then , utilise Arkon... providing you don't level-up you can store a whole levels worth (and more) with Arkon.. and coast along at your current level untill your ready to take some xp "out of the bank" to level up.....

Good thinking, RustyDios ... but that would require a trip or two to everyone's favorite thief ... an option to set your xp gain no matter where you are is a tantalizing one, indeed!

Or just do not lvl up for as long as you care to slide.

Or you may donate all unwanted XP to the Build A Better Dwarf Foundation via ....

After the next planned reset:

option xpblock - toggle on/off blocking of normal xp gain from combat