As an avid edge PKer, I am very frustrated seeing all the non-riskers and nonskullers sitting in the wildy, ruining experiences for those who have just logged on/can't afford gear. I don't think the gear needs nerfing, I think the gear needs to be more expensive to use, dissentivizing its use and incentivizing people to start risking a bit. People work hard to get these items and the effects (thinking smite effect) are the reward. Allowing people to reap these rewards for next to no $ is where things get to be broken in my opinion.
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