[quote=TheLonePup]
this talk of EXP/leveling... I feel the need to ask... is EXP only obtainable through combat? or are there other methods?
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Right now, yes. I feel like implementing something else into the current EXP system will give me (and everyone else) more headaches. If you can come up with a way/idea that's helpful. Please don't hesitate to let us know.