I have an idea that would help players who do faction quest; for example the weekly patrols for the Purple knight faction. Give a small amount of DM xp for each patrol. (ex. 100-250 dm xp) Just a thought. It would also help recruit ppl into the different factions also.
Josh
The benefits of factions is that they are easier implemented into server plots than solo players. They tend to get a larger piece of the contribution pie, from my experience.
Just logging in to RP with your faction grants you this in the fairy ticks.