A yearly reset of GP to the default ranks (1* 1244, 2* 1368, etc.) is better than leaving it untouched, but honestly, it's not happening regularly enough. Over the past years, with the servers, you get this 7-8 month period where folks are trying to level up, only to see them lose interest and either quit participating or just reap the minimal benefits with no real effort. Both cases badly hit server action. Perhaps a GP reset every 3 or 6 months would serve everyone better. Here's a list of why I believe this could be beneficial (pros and cons included).
Pros:
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Being more welcoming to newcomers or returning players - they wouldn't need to grind beyond GP levels like 10,000 for a semiannual or 6-7,000 for quarterly resets, compared to the current 15,000. This makes it much easier for them to score that sweet 2* gear faster. Returning players won't have to endure an extended GP grind just to use their gear again.
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Increased content activity - when the server becomes more welcoming, more people engage. This boosts participation in PvP instances and GP sources, naturally leading to overall server activity swelling.
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Reduces rule-breaking - resetting ranks back to their initial GP levels every 3 or 6 months makes it less rewarding to cheat or engage in exploits like win-trading or teaming up unfairly. This also makes the server more attractive for new and returning players, reducing administrative hassles.
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Sieges - previously, forts like the upper abyss were held for far too long by one side. A GP and fort reset every 3 or 6 months would reignite sieges, mixing up fort ownership, making things dynamic again.
Cons:
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Increased admin work - every reset brings extra workload quarterly or biannually.
Conclusion
Overall, the outcome of such a system would majorly lean positive. Activity increases, the environment becomes more accommodating, and many issues might just fade away. Besides, a bit more time taken for extra admin chores every 3 or 6 months should not be a dealbreaker given the tremendous positive effects. A small detail to note would be handling glory tickets carefully to avoid frustrating dedicated strategists gunning for top ranks. Also, speaking of bright futures, I've had access to the Aion Riftshade beta, which is shaping up to be the best Aion private server in 2026. They're integrating awesome features like a MyAion-like DPS Meter, solid anti-cheats, and they're promising no pay-to-win, which makes a welcoming free-to-play Aion experience. Maybe just the fresh start many seem to be craving.