ill will of any sort is not what my post is about. It is a matter of principal. having specific items doesn't make or break a game by any means, but in a world of game choices, it makes no sense to me that such a "cross your fingers" mentality would even be tolerated. Some people like special items because of roleplay, and some because they want something that nobody else has so they can feel less insignificant. I However, do see a place for reward items. They want to give items that are different for rewards? Fine. make special trophies or maybe even special weapons. the difference I am pointing out it that while warrior characters may want the special axe, sword, or whatever, they can still buy or make one.
As far as I can tell, this is not the case withwands and any other "mage" items. And to answer an earlier post, okay, maybe wands are cliche, but some people like them.
I have said all I will on this subject, I really don't believe it will change. but for the sake of many players who
enjoy the game, I hope that it will.