Better stay lost.

[Azarael]

I've also enjoyted potions & talismans as complex part of the game. If player has invested time in proper talismans (especially permanent ones), crafting skills and tons of potions, that's his level of preparedness for real WAR. And he'll probably win duel against player who lacks talismans and refuses to use potions, because he does not like them. And that's great, that's how it should be. This is not CS/GW2.

Missing the point. The complaint is about the detrimental effect on the gameplay and balance provided by ill-thought-out later additions to the game, in particular Land of the Dead. I'm not too worried about that though, one of the major advantages of RoR's pattern of development is that we get to experience the game bit by bit and see how the gameplay and balance changes (sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse) as we progress. I think that by the time we're truly ready to talk about this, there will be much more understanding.

[OldPlayer]

Missing the point. The complaint is about the detrimental effect on the gameplay and balance provided by ill-thought-out later additions to the game, in particular Land of the Dead. I'm not too worried about that though...

Missing the point. Quoting myself to be absolutely precise: "Personally I'd prefer to have original version of WAR". Original version of WAR did not have Land of the Dead.
At the same time, ironically, it has total lag/server crash "ability" to prevent people capturing Fortresses, nor Choppa, Slayer, KotBS and Black Guard. I suppose most people do not mind if there will be no lag, no crashes, and 4 more classes. I do not mind it for sure.

In any case, let's wait and see.

[Sulorie]

But you have to admit, that LotD talismans and potions are totally different to all the other crafting stuff. A blue +15 is not much worse than a purple +17 for T1. Same goes for higher level talismans, the power scaling is quite flat.
Same goes for potions. Classes with a lot self buffs get advantages without potions. The stat increase of potions is on the same level or lower compared with buff skills.

It became unfair with the addition of LotD crafting items and the apprenticeship exploit but this is a totally different topic. All other crafting items are reasonable and shouldn't be removed.

[Azarael]

@OldPlayer: I see. Mostly when people say "original WAR", they mean "1.4.8 pre-closure." Fair enough.

@Sulorie: Yup.

[Grulo]

I want 1.3.6. That was the best WAR version (for me).

Forget about rr100, Doomflayer/Warpforged gear, Thanquol's Incursion.

[Sulorie]

Well, at this point we don't have to talk about anything related to T4 or even T3.

[Aquilon]

SW stance change is instant again. Thanks a lot, dev team!

I should mention BoP. It's was pain in the arse on official servers. Can we get rid of it?
BoE is also unnecessary.

[Azarael]

SW stance change is instant again. Thanks a lot, dev team!

Sorry to burst your bubble but this was not intentional. I don't think functionality will ever be changed away from correct 1.4.8 handling without a consultation.

[Parwun]

Before the RR100 patch came out the game was much better becouse of gear setup varieties, later it al came down to one set including weapons and jewels. Pick between all the pve and pvp sets was way much cooler that just getting DF/WF.
I always dreamed of something like gear enchantment to bring up lower sets to a DF/WF level so you could choose again.
Would say talis is a must, in MMO you have to be able buff your character the way you want to play it. same goes for renown points.
Pots... hmm... yes and no... I dont miss them even if I had all of them with me, 4 buffs, 3 heals, absorb, spirit resist if i see SM) saves a solo player actualy. but they not so important today.

[Aquilon]

SW stance change is instant again. Thanks a lot, dev team!

Sorry to burst your bubble but this was not intentional.

That's even better. It's a sign!

I don't think functionality will ever be changed away from correct 1.4.8 handling without a consultation.

Right.
In my opinion, getting rid of BoP and BoE is reasonable for a private server though.