2 ideas/suggestions

[Covenant]

YSo, for instance, if you're fighting 3 monsters at the same time and defeating them would net you a 10% bonus to exp, then if you're killed, you take an extra 10% exp loss. Or something like that. Make it bypass the death-related skill (can't remember the name...)

That is an exceptionally good way to balance it. It means that anyone not interested in taking the risk will stick with single creep battles and invest in Evasion. Also makes the cavern below Lodar's place have a higher risk+benefit (and I'm all for that).

[fiernaq]

I agree, very nice balance. I'd take the risk+reward any day - just look at my char and you can see that

[xandor123]

Didn't think that idea would get so much traction... It's always nice when I suggest something awesome!

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And actually, I had another idea for this. Maybe make it a skill you can invest in. Maximum of 7 ranks. Every level will give you 5% more experience per enemy engaged and increase the penalty given by death by the same amount. Note that this bypasses Failure Mastery.

[Ian]

Great ideas Lordswagger! I especially like the second one!