Evolving items revisited

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More info, this time on mechanics:-

http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/i...ml?item=100107

First post on item-

As to the process of leveling evolving items:
Each evolving item has a defined number of exp points you need to obtain in order to level the item from one rank to the next. The tear has some of the highest exp requirements and is also very restrictive based on mob races (only Alarans and Alaran Ghosts work.)

Here are the raw numbers for you math inclined people. Keep in mind that these are the 'lowered' values, the intense grind is intended.
Level - Exp Needed
01 - 0
02 - 4500
03 - 6783
04 - 10224
05 - 15410
06 - 23226
07 - 35007
08 - 52763
09 - 79525
10 - 119861
11 - 180655
12 - 272284
13 - 410387
14 - 618536
15 - 932258
16 - 1405100
17 - 2117767
18 - 3191899
19 - 4810831
20 - 7250885

To make some sense of those numbers here is a chart that defines how much 'item exp' you gain per kill. (Basically, the amount of 'item exp' you gain per kill is based on your group size and the mob's level compared to yours.)

Grey cons at all group sizes yield 0 points of item exp.

Solo
Green: 20
Light Blue: 30
Dark Blue: 71
White: 111
Yellow: 120
Red: 131

Duo
Green: 12
Light Blue: 18
Dark Blue: 42
White: 66
Yellow: 72
Red: 84