Okay, I've done over 100+ levels (L415 to my present) without a stitch of crystalline gear and, had no problems 1-hitting. So, on a personal level....UB can work with Crystalline gear or not, it will have no direct effect on me.
However, let us not forget the Volkers set for the L700 ish players and up....that can run a cost in the AH to get them.
I think, restrict the use of Distel to have no effect on UB potions (if you want UB200, too badd. remove it from Loyalty, put something else in it's place).
In effect, with the amount of hunting most people do with crystalline gear, doing this will still create a gold sink and, the gear will wear out over time.
At first, most will be against it (as was I before I started reading the thread). It makes sense if you look at it with an open mind.
However, HCS has to learn to change things too quickly will frighten players off. Tis better to keep many players giving mony to the game them only a few giving alot.
So, here is my opinion:
- Event more often.
Yes. Great for the game, heck of alot of fun, sold buffs like crazy! LOL:)
- UB not effected by Distel. Never should have been effected.
- UB200 removed from Loyalty. Put something else in it's place...maybe a 4L pot of some sort. Yes, I have the 4L buff but, on an event like a Chomper one, you'd burn up those loyalty points for a 4L400 wouldn't you?
That way you won't here complaints from folks about anything. A nice happy medium to all of it. To remove the use of UB on crystalline items altogether would be suicide for the game....no matter what people think or say. Just go to FB (FaceBook) or any other place that is not monitored by HCS and, you'll get a real ear full on this idea.
As for monitoring the AH, might be a good idea for HCS to think of placing a cap on Chomper items (list it as you put the Chomp out too) in the AH. It will prevent inflated prices that we've seen on many, many items.
Just my opinion but, I'd be very careful with this one. This could work out great for the game or......you will hang the game out to dry and it will become a fond memory to lots of people who played it.