Quote Originally Posted by Miste View Post
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Even Diadem 2.0 they added a weapon better than savage one, it was i280 when savage was i275, if SE was really listening to raider complaints why did they do the same exact thing twice? (and this time it wasn't even just the same item level, it was higher!)

It makes no sense.

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Actually there is some logic to this. It is very common for players in MMO's to do content they don't want to because the reward is something too good to pass up. In fact it is a common complaint among raiders that they feel forced to run optional or lower level content in order to obtain an item for progression. Diadem 2.0 having the highest ilvl would have this type negative incentive that could draw the higher skill folks. The result is a longer life for Diadem as more players went there. Whether SE was smart enough to think this is debatable but the underlying theory is one used by many MMO's to appeal to the high level player to provide additional players in content below their skill level.