[Triumph]

Closed Beta.

Back when 90% of the population uses +0 NPC weapons.
Back when a +6 NPC weapon is godly.
Back when +9 Boss weapons didn't exist.
Back when my +3 GGK two handler is one of the best weapons in the server.
Back when we have lesser stones than the current mage's capacity.
Back when you actually have to rest when soloing, because if you don't, you'll run out of stone in 15 minutes.
Back when we all wear +0 NPC armour.
Back when 200s at level 50 is a lot.

First five are true. I recall being able to grind for two hours soloing before needing to restone as a cleric, so the sixth is false. Also, the last is false. Many people had gold through an exploit in CB1, and I myself had 400s by the end of the first month of OB. Not to brag, but 200s was not a lot by the standards of many.

This was when open beta just started.
I have been through land, tides, and fire.

But now?

90% of the population uses enchanced Green weapons.
+6 weapons is simply too weak.
+9 weapons are everywhere.
My +3 GGK is officially weak.
We have stones enough for an hour of soloing.
Read above and you know you don't need to rest.
+0 npc armour? You can find green armour for cheaper.
200s at level 50? You'll be laughed at.

All but the stone comment is true. Clerics have ~300 SP stones by level 79...they can stay and solo for an eternity.

For the most part true, though. Seva himself deleted all 38 gems and now resides in Rohan, simply because the game is warped beyond recognition...

As for comments by community leaders, you should know what to expect. Half of them are woefully incompetent.