I think offering reductions in gathering cast time as you level up would really give off the feeling of improvement and progression in your character.
Current cast time: 2.5 seconds (not actual)
Reduction cast time maximum: 1.25 seconds
This reduction would apply to materials that you are at least 1 level above the base requirement.
Example:
Skinning Level 15
Creature requirement level 14
1 level above gathering level requirement:
10% reduction in cast time
2 levels above:
20%
...5 levels above:
50% (maximum reduction possible)
The reduction in cast time should correlate with the reduction in XP gain as you level above the requirement. (diminishing return on all skills currently present)
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