I think ive heard this before....slow and steady wins the race
Everyone has a different style of play....I myself didnt rush to level until it was a necessity....leveling has its pros and cons...mostly pros
i feel and i may be totally wrong, one thing that is easier imo is busting big times when you are around the 30s
I hate to see good actives go and especially nice guys like mace and bbh. I also dont see the point in rushing to finish a game. I think both of them have their reasons for quitting and like most everyone else here its rl stuff going on.
The game wouldnt be exactly the same without their existence, but it will continue to be played and shaped by those that enjoy it now.
woah has a point, I had some of my most fun playing in the 20-30s levels.....lots of competition there