BDO is one of the grindiest MMOs I've played. It starts you on a beginner server with an xp boost, and then when you get to level 50, you have to choose a different one to play on and the grind to gain each level gets exponentially more difficult. I'm glad you got sponsored, just not by them. The game's economy is based mainly around lewd skins and failing to increase your gear level, with the in game market being a joke of an economy. At least you can learn how the stock market works with it.