Hahaha! Asklar! I'm a level 27 ranger in the plains! At least you get an experience boost! All I get is a crummy "encounter times reduced". I'm gonna be here for a long time.
Actually, the only think I don't like about this game is that the "Strikes" are generally less damaging then the main weapon and a shield against the bosses...and who uses them against the ships? On Frantic mode that is (no one plays it any easier).