Just a thought. What if the code allowed players to still have a chance at the shield of hallows if and only if that character has not yet entered Mount Fang. It would be a players decision to take the long road to 61. This would help keep the economy going as there would still be a demand for the level 60 gear (Mt fang gear being 61+ and useless to this group) and it does not keep other players getting to play the new content. If viable, would this solve the main issue for most?
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