I'm new here and I think the XP rate is fine, But if anything adding a xp bonus for being in a party with xx members would be real cool and promote playing with people. Otherwise its fine really. I think maybe adding some HP/MP potions rewards in lowbie quests would help immensely. I almost lost my patience with all my deaths until I killed some slime kings in hhg and sold the cakes for some mesos to get arrows and potions. Not sure if thats an event or not but its the only thing that saved my ass lol