Was there an EXP Conversion 'special' recently (that I missed)?

DomoSapien: Silver lining: You didn't miss out on a 1:45 and unless you're dying to rush up IS-4-II line when 1.7.1 comes out, you will get by without the extra Free XP

If you are dying to rush up the line, a bronze lining: I hear the tier VIII is really fun to play!