First's first: I agree with Tixi that the free tools had to go away. Getting a q250 tool for 1000 dappers is just silly.
That being said, there needs to be a much more differentiated pricing structure if the cheap tools are now taken away. A q50 pick should cost little more than the dirt, while a q250 one doesn't matter if it's a couple thousand dappers.
Agree that the low level regions needs to explored more. I've seen lots and lots of "young" desert diggers jumping in Dyron as soon as they hit 60, with Oflovak being very seldom used. Same for Kami circle in forest, or WoM in lakes. Nice spots to dig, little aggro, yet very underused ... overall, this might be a good decision if the prices are adjusted a bit more.
Edit for Bittty: imho, once you're out of your level 50-60, you're best off digging solo anyway. First because you need mats to craft, and second because your xp is very close to what you'd get by CPing. Digs are, largely, a solo activity.
I agree that you shouldn't need a q250 pick to CP.
That being said, there needs to be a much more differentiated pricing structure if the cheap tools are now taken away. A q50 pick should cost little more than the dirt, while a q250 one doesn't matter if it's a couple thousand dappers.
Agree that the low level regions needs to explored more. I've seen lots and lots of "young" desert diggers jumping in Dyron as soon as they hit 60, with Oflovak being very seldom used. Same for Kami circle in forest, or WoM in lakes. Nice spots to dig, little aggro, yet very underused ... overall, this might be a good decision if the prices are adjusted a bit more.
Edit for Bittty: imho, once you're out of your level 50-60, you're best off digging solo anyway. First because you need mats to craft, and second because your xp is very close to what you'd get by CPing. Digs are, largely, a solo activity.
I agree that you shouldn't need a q250 pick to CP.
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