Gradual Reduction in MF Effectiveness

[Raziel]

I'd like the muddy the waters by adding a subjective observation..

If, at any time while i'm doing a Meph run, I die, I can guarantee that upon returning, re-equipping, and killing Meph, he will drop nothing of value. And when I say nothing of value I mean no uniques at all.

It's really disheartening. Of course, I try not to die :D but that damn iceball rips me apart :(