What happened to the concept of merit? Getting stuff for turning up that gives you an advantage over people that couldn't make it?

I really don't like the idea.

Personally I'd turn up to ask these events except I can't make it. It's not a question of whether it makes me stronger.

That said, imm exp is in shorter apply than ever. I rarely make 500 now, let alone the thousands I used to get. In fact, I rarely make 200. But I rp, help newbs, get involved in t the plot movements etc, such as Del's storyline. I was, for example, a fortress member that did see the good in Sel and did fully support him.