I like Rohan's forging system but you might like this socket system too. My main problem with forging is that unless you can create at least uniques then your gear is useless. It's forge high or gtfo. High rate servers make forging easier but then it gets a bit boring as the gear out there ends up being very similar.Quote:
Tbh the forging system was the most tiltfactor in this game sadly it'll be gone :(
This socket system makes even normal and rare gear usable to some degree. The stones in the sockets aren't removable but don't expire unless you want to overwrite them with a different type or higher grade. End game gear should end up being a lot more variable with all sorts of different option combinations available.
Players also don't have to go through the forge lottery to have usable PvE gear and be competent in PvP. Hopefully everyone wins :D