If you don't like what gaia is doing to the battle system then don't play!
For godsakes, these people are all complaining about rings, and starting groups, and guilds just because the hate the ring idea. THEY ALREADY SAID THEY WEREN"T GOING TO CHANGE IT! And thankgod I think it's a great idea.
Lets say some girl wants to try out the battle system, but her avi is all pink and nice. Not really any weapons that would look good besides maybe the staff of angels, which, is way out of most gaian's price range.
A solution was brought up about n00bs not getting as good of weapons, he sais all weapons should do the same damage. If this was true, then a bunch of loyal gaians from 03' or whatever would complain their heads off.
Why must people complain? The battle system looks awesome they are just upset because they don't get a huge advantage over the newbs.
Any comments?