I agree that it should be an option to get a spellbook with packs. I don't like the idea of a mandatory substantial increase to get in the game. I also don't think it would deter future bot farms at all. If anyone wanted to set one up, there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dormant accounts that can probably be purchased for a few dollars each. Thats how I expect new bot farms would pop up.
RE: Increase price of Spellbook compensate with Rebellion Packs