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.

My complaint is a simple one, but I need to make it known nonetheless.  I became interested in planeshift because of the emphasis on Rolplay and fun. And for the most part, I have not been dissapointed. I understand that it is a work in progress, but that is what makes it different! it keeps getting better.
However!! All this aside I still must express extreme frustration regarding the issue of "wand" type items.
For example. one can go to Harnquist and see a "wand catagoty" in the shopping list. but there is no way to buy any. at first I had thought perhaps that it is a work in progress and the items would be added later, but this is appartently not the case. I have seen players with them, so they must exist. I have been told they are given as rewards & such from Game masters.
WTF?? So am I to understand that if one is to start playing a game based on the concept of role playing and this person wants to be a "wizard" character of sorts, you have to be content to buy a stick or something? Maybe this isn't a problem for some, but it has to be made a valid point that these items appear to exist! they can be equiped! Why are they not in the game for all to enjoy!? I have even tried speaking to a few GM's about this matter, and i am met with a variety of "put off"responses; they are anything but informative or helpful. In fact it seems like they try to make a person feel bad for even asking! Wands are becoming more and more a source of frustration for some players. Why should a select few be able to hold these? Has the thought ever crossed anyones mind that it could eventually be a source of irritation between players?!? they shouold at the very least be able to be crafted or gotten through a quest or something. Not only given to game admins to bestow upon who they "Think" might deserve one!
I make this complaint not only for myself, but for every other player that has to wait for the whim of an admin that doesn't care about them just to get an item to enrich the gaming experience.
And for any responses to this that would be something along the lines of  "" well....wands are coming in the next release""  PLEASE! don't bother.
If these items are available and being used, then they should be available to everyone.