I created my account if only to comment on this situation, while I believe a wipe would be a good way to start over, to put people on an equal playing field, i do not like the idea. It should be up to the player to start a new character to start a fresh process. Also, I believe that we would loose some of the greatest players this game has, in one short moment they would all be gone. And by losing my friends, I would lose the incentive to play also. And although I know new players would come in their places, it wouldn't be the same. We would lose the community we all worked so hard to create.

If you do not think of us as a community look around. After Materis died,we, as a community honored his life. We are a close knit group who have created a world. To loose the people we all have grown close to would hurt terribly. I do not want to destroy the bonds that have already been formed. Currently, having all the different characters at different levels helps to create a strong community, where some can do things others cant. Some protect others, some craft for others. And I honestly believe wiping characters would only ask for cheaters to come in and power-level with no one to check their abilities.

I don't think it would be beneficial for the game or the players. . . in either case, that is my two cents, think of it as you wish.