As a fairly new player I would like to jump in and offer my 2 copper:
It would be fun to experience the server in the gear it was designed for. As a brand new player It took me almost no time to farm up the plat I needed to buy a set of banded mail and a silver swiftblade. However being able to buy gear that amazing with no more effort than farming wisps for an hour in WC has really removed my ability to acquire any upgrades from questing/camping/grouping for a loooong time.
Of course no one is forcing new players to buy gear in EC - but its no fun being the only non-twink in a group. (especially if you are carrying a 40% exp penalty along for the ride as well)
TL/DR: The server is amazing and fantastic but Recycle99 can't come fast enough because I want to experience everything from day1 again.
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