Just wanted to clarify, startification is a very top down type of thing, and you really don't see it much in sandbox mmo's...
So, higher levels going to different areas isn't really stratification, simply area load in terms of players. Certain players will advance at different rates--this is all associated with the nice things sandbox mmos have to offer. Like montessory schools, people can advance at their own pace, in whatever skill set they choose, and pretty much enjoy the game.
While you do see a great deal of stratification in guilds, that is usually expected and understood.
I for one would only join a guild when i had something to offer (say at a much advanced level to do things that require a large number of players, over a period of time)
If people start approaching this game with the mentality that you can "win" at it in some way, they're really missing the point, and in the end will not have a very enjoyable playing experience.
This is one of my concerns over the blanket 2x xp option.
So, higher levels going to different areas isn't really stratification, simply area load in terms of players. Certain players will advance at different rates--this is all associated with the nice things sandbox mmos have to offer. Like montessory schools, people can advance at their own pace, in whatever skill set they choose, and pretty much enjoy the game.
While you do see a great deal of stratification in guilds, that is usually expected and understood.
I for one would only join a guild when i had something to offer (say at a much advanced level to do things that require a large number of players, over a period of time)
If people start approaching this game with the mentality that you can "win" at it in some way, they're really missing the point, and in the end will not have a very enjoyable playing experience.
This is one of my concerns over the blanket 2x xp option.