Naxxramas

[Hedon]

I'd like a bigger stretch of itemization. For BG's, you're only allowed BG PvP equipment, and everyone gets the same items, or same selection items. That way, you can assure balance.

Of course for a majorly PvE game like WoW, people wanting the arms race advantage will cry foul, while those not so well equipped would be happier. If you want true balance, you would have to do something like this.

Will never happen because this is a MMORPG and not a FPS. The main difference between RPG and other games is, that the skills of the char weigh more than the skills of the player. This is why you have all the stats on your MMORPG char: to reflect how good he is on certain things. Improving your char is a main motivation factor in these games. By improving your char you get bet than others, even if them are better than you on actually controlling the game on a personal level.

The often repeated lament that equip > skills is true, and it is intended. If you don't like it, then may I ask you why you just don't play a FPS like e.g. UT 2004 where everyone starts even and the only equipment you pick up ist that on the battlefield itself? Sounds more like the game you are looking for.