Hi I don't do permadeath (but would like to) or GIMP. I've repected that you people really like a challenge and the oooh! factor when you actually pull an item you can use must be awesome.

I'd like to know how any of the players of these cool styles feel they'll be impacted by the new combat system and other changes. Not much attention seems to have been directed at you guys during discussions about the new systems.

Obviously in the past, permadeath and GIMP have been pretty tough - will this get easier or much easier?

With restrictions on not using AH etc AC would have been lower than other toons, but now you are likely to be hit quite a lot less (especially as you get to higher level). You might have had problems hitting but you should be able to hit most things now. Loot is going to improve dramatically (eg bodyfeeder weapon from Korthos).

So better equipment, better damage mitigation, and much better hit capability.

Is this good for your play or not?