Removing variance and adding FTE shout to raid mobs is good enough. Then simulate full repop server crashes three times a month at set times to both add to the Classic feeling of the server, and sprinkle a little fun race mode into the game. In between, people can relax and level alts, trade, and explore.
(Of course, punishment will be severe for groups who continue to attack the now-obviously engaged mobs or otherwise subvert a raid: 1 warning of a 10 day suspension. 2nd violation results in the deleveling of the offending characters, 1% of total exp per level achieved in accordance with the SEQ fiasco. This will be a public enough shaming of the players involved and their guild leaders will know about it and be able to further punish them. 3rd violation results in character terminations. Mileage may vary but I feel this is a fair ruleset.)
This solution is elegant, simple, and most importantly, Classic. Best of all, it would mean the death of poopsocking and one-guild dominance. Bring the fun back to P99!
Let's all agree on one easy plan and get on with this. Something should be done.
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