Level boosting items on the way

[Aethaeryn]

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I get the feeling, but level boost potions are basically an industry standard at this point. Also, they are mostly used by people who have already gone through the grind and don't want to do it again on an alt. A lot of games provide a free one with expansions and such, and even then a lot of new players will level a character up to max the good ol' fashioned way first to avoid feeling completely lost.

What you're doing right now isn't pointless. Try to enjoy the journey more, and don't stress out over what others are doing so much.