I'd invite GMs to host some duels between PCs of various classes both with and without either variety of pumice to get an objective feel for how this affects PvP balance. My own belief is that it makes the PvP game far more level, and therefore fun, for PCs without mana bars and channeling skill. PCs who use blue kool aid can still nuke, debuff and DoT using poison and disease effects. The primary use of this item is 1) Stripping off root and snare effects that completely screw over melee classes; and 2) Stripping off SoW, allowing melee characters to actually close and attack.
Casters can still re-buff SoW, use jboots, etc. to renew movement buffs, as well as spam low level root and snare spells. They simply won't lead to an easy win as they currently do against melee classes.
Also keep in mind that resist gear and weapons available in Kunark will never be available on red99. Fungi and T-Staff and Epic PvP tactics will never enter play.
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