Difficulty format for Normal and Savage will remain in 4.0

[Cakekizyy]

I wonder how much bickering would be solved by getting rid of raiding.

[Remus]

I wonder how much bickering would be solved by getting rid of raiding.

Woah now... That is just asking for them to lose quite a bit of subs. Even though they are not the majority, raiders leaving could lead the game in a bad direction I think. There are quite a few features which are driven by raiders like the economy. Most of the items which people make are generally for end-game raiding like food, pots and crafted gear.

Also I am sure they look at raiders quite a bit when it comes to class balance as well because most raiders play the job at its peak.

[Archaell]

I wonder how much bickering would be solved by getting rid of raiding.

I wonder how many things would be solved were the item levels removed from the game.

All the characters would have to do content at the same stat levels. The players would need to learn and do mechanics coz the gear would be only for the glamours. No more stupid gear checks. The game would need to be actually fun to keep players playing instead of the capped and gated tomestone slavery...

[Velhart]

I wonder how many things would be solved were the item levels removed from the game.

None and would create more problems with how the game is structured.

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Sorry, but people who put less effort in the harder content of the game are not entitled to the same gear as those who put the effort to complete hard content like raids.

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In all fairness to the raid gear structure. While not perfect by any means, it is still the most powerful and upgrade items for tomestone are locked behind raiding till the odd numbered patch comes out. It is a weird thing to balance ilvl gear since we get things like crafted gear per even patch now. You have to make the crafted gear worthwhile at release or people will not want it. It is mostly raiders who buy the sets. Most people get Alex(story mode) gear.

It is weirdly balanced right now. Best thing to do is offer feedback and hope it is incorporated into 4.0.