I agree that newbium is just another coddling tool for newbies but it would be nice if there were a few pieces given to newbies upon joining a guild.

I would suggest a weapon, chainmail, and boots this way the poor noob isn't starting out nekkid! These items would poof at a certain overall level...let's say 12. Or it could be set on combat level alone and then I would say level 10 should be the cut off point. By then they should be able to make money and get tinkered gear.