One of the unique game dynamics introduced by Asheron's Call on release was a patron/vassal relationship where a player can swear allegiance to another player in game who then becomes his or her patron. Originally experience earned from hunting (killing creatures) would passup as a percentage (based on the vassal's Loyalty and the patron's Leadership). A significant portion would also pass on to the grand patron or patron of the vassal's patron. Because of this dynamic it was popular during the early years to form so called experience chains. These XP chains allowed people to form long chains of vassal/patron links which helped people earn far more xp than they could hope to earn on their own. An unfortunate side effect was a diminished sense of responsibility between patrons and their vas