Over my time spent on the server i've seen these topics pop up a few times, they stretch on several pages and lead to no solid results in the end. I hope this will be a breath of fresh air...
As we all know, within Ravenloft, Casters have the upper hand due to the 'Low Magic' of the setting, IE no +3 Enchanted weapons.
It has always added to the rp, forcing Casters and Melee's into an uneasy truths as a party.
Hopefully, soon the new higher level area's will be introduced, it made me tickle with question...
Will higher magical quality items be added for these area's, if so..will there be a way to even out the odds between a Level 17 Barbarian and a Level 17 Wizard? And whats to stop lower levels from making a day trip to the higher level lands and returning to the lower level hub with +(silly numbers) equipment?
As it remains a 'Low Magic' Server, perhaps items should not be granted a permanent stat in either Class's favour, rather charges that could work depending on your level, example: level 12 cleric uses a item with GMW charge, he receives +3 GMW, a equal level melee would receive the same, and respectivly on level 16 they would both gain the same +4.
Such items could be introduced to vendors in the oncoming higher level hubs, perhaps even to a craft, Alchemy still has much promise...
Certain items have recently been introduced and removed, some to level he playing field between spotters and sneaks, now some have the chance to see the elite sneaks of the server...and on the flip side, new sneaks are doomed to be seen by anyone who can lay their hands on these new spot/listen items.
Yet others have been removed, lowering the chances of survival for the already limited Melee'ers/
These are just some idea's, i know it may premote solo'ing on melee's part, would it only really level the playing field? As Casters have had free run since the server exsists, perhaps its time to level it out and see that Melee's also have equal chances.
It could be introduced at the same time as the Higher Level area's, or slowly but surely as we now stand...
Let me know what you think