[nikomi946]

It will still be impossible to please all the people any of the time regardless of what content stays or goes but I think there can be some compromise made to fit the majority of the players. Life is filled with compromise and this game is no differant. First off its going to take input from players on both fronts, not just those that complain about what they don't like. Changes take some getting used to and often in the long run turn out to be better once you're accustomed to them.

I feel Ray has the right idea here. First impressions are a big part of Classic, people log on and expect to see a certain set of overworld levels. A place they know well and don't have to ask where somethings been moved to or if it even still exists. New players see the advertising of classic as a place they can put their own houses and are excited to make their own mark on a game. They're perfectly happy to add interior space that they can call their own and brag to their friends about. Quests for items and things to do are also key but secondary. Some quests need to be simple, the patience level of many players is short and they want to gather things quickly so they don't feel so much like a noob. Once they settle in and are more comfortable they are willing to go for the harder things to gain.

Classic has always had major quests and mini side quests with seemingly pointless weapon npc's that people like to use. Like the trident, to me it was an annoying and useless item but many people loved it and still complain its not there anymore. Pking, sparring and guild wars will follow along during the natural course of things. Many fort wars started out as 3 or 4 people fighting and ended up turning into massive guild wars with everyone yelling at each other but having fun doing it.

Lets get this thing moving and bring back classic's egostistical playerbase we all despised but loved.
Btw, gs2 scripters needed by the millions for this to work or the few we do have are going to have total and complete nervous breakdowns trying to keep you guys happy.