It is quite difficult to do development and play-testing, which is probably one of many reasons why players can be shy to invest a lot of time in a new server. All it takes is a missed detail or some aspect of stock configuration left behind (I'm looking at you, mud shield) to find players flying past every expectation and becoming so powerful that boredom ensues. Fix it without a wipe and you have OP players that make it difficult to generate new content. Fix it with a wipe and you get frustrated players. Both points of view are valid.
Whatever the cause in this case, I look forward to seeing a new iteration or community forks.
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