Dudeleader
New players will have the opportunity to craft items that are useable by others. The way the game was intended. They will have the chance to learn the regions the way it was meant for them to learn them - through exploration and teaming with others of their own level and a lot of hard work. They will experience the true difficulties of going from one capitol to another without the assistance of "trek masters" who will most probably have left the game. The new players will be given a chance to become significant instead of constantly in the shadows of the old-timers.
With this kinda logic, there should be a Toon wipe once a year to "accommodate new players".
I think it's a horrid thing to rudely chase off a loyal playerbase. Every MMO gaming community has its seasoned Vets, and incoming clueless newbies. That's part of life in any MMO. We're supposed to learn how to live & work together, not alienate half the populace just so newbies can feel significant right away.
Remember, once upon a time, these seasoned vets were exactly what you are describing... they were teaming with others of their own level and exploring and facing challenges together.
One day after you've "forged a new world together", I hope they zero out your skills for the sake of kids who are 5 years old now, who will feel put off by "vets like you" when they come of age to handle a keyboard & mouse.
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