Hey, welcome back! I had a similar experience after taking a long break—felt like I was rediscovering everything. My tip would be to take it slow and enjoy the nostalgia. Maybe join some community events to catch up on updates and meet people.
Totally get where you're coming from. I play as an ironman, so I don’t run into this issue myself, but it’s clear there’s a problem. There’s a small group of players hoarding all the endgame gear, and it’s killing the fun for everyone else. I've got a few friends who just started playing, and they're already talking about quitting because they can't get their hands on any decent gear. It’s super frustrating for them, and it makes the server feel unwelcoming for new players. We really need some kind of intervention to keep things fair and fun for everyone.
I hear you. I’ve been playing on this server for a while, and it’s frustrating when a few people scoop up all the endgame gear just to keep it from others. I’ve seen a lot of new players quit because they come in and see there’s nothing for them to aim for. I get that it’s a free market, but there’s definitely a point where it becomes unfair and hurts the whole community.
Great idea to keep things civil and constructive! For the Comp Cape, I’d suggest adding a requirement for completing a certain number of new high-level achievements or mini-games. It could be a fun way to keep the challenge alive and give players something new to strive for!