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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Will Doyle" data-source="post: 5697807" data-attributes="member: 6682161">I do like the suggestions here and elsewhere to ditch item enhancement bonuses in favour of power effects, but I don't see a case for this being argued in the article. I'd be interested to see what their new guidelines would be for item allocation. I'd hope they retain a flat level suggestion, which then refers to a clear set of definitions about what's intended for each tier (or whatever).  Overall, I think the poll lacks a third option. I get a bit nervous by Monte's suggestions that magic items allow the DM to have a role in character customisation. I've seen issues before where DMs end up flavouring the character against their will - as Monte rightly says at the start of his article, even the difference between a flame tongue weapon and a helm of brilliance can be quite profound.  Honestly, I think 4E has the balance about right now - common items that can be brought or crafted, and then rare items that are only available as awards. I also have nothing wrong with using wish-lists: as overall, they're just letting players play the character they actually want to play. As long as they're not actually telling the DM when they should be getting them, it's all good with me.</blockquote>