11-04-2003, 01:02 PM
Quote:Been quite frustrated lately with the level of my merc from a2. This really isnt a new occurance but it seems like he just stops leveling at about 15-17 in act 2 and as i progress through the next 3 acts he may gain a few levels tops. I've tried returning to act 2 to level him up but the effort is tedious at best. It would be great if someone could list the best area to level for : 15,16,17.... etc.
I've been having to test this a lot, being just as much frustrated with the performance of the act 2 defiance merc of my cleric. I've been slumming in the Far Oasis/Lost City area with him for his levels 16-22 or so since that's where he seems to get the best exp, while the paladin's up to level 36.
Boring doesn't begin to describe it.
Quote:Also, a related question for you experts out there. Does a merc recieve party bonus experience or does the scale of the monster impact his experience gain? I was under the impression that his gain is standard regardless of the number of players or party but I could be wrong.
Haven't tested the party exp, but the merc DID seem to get better exp when there was someone else in the game. I should try testing it in SP with the /players command, but I'm too hooked on Realms at the moment.