I only tend to play temporary leagues these days for just the extra challenge. So my permanent HC stash ends up having 100+ remove only tabs, atleast there's bunch of currency and legacy gear stashed if I ever want to try something interesting.
I don't have a problem with gear checking, atleast not leveling before merciless act 3. Before that point I barely do much of gearing or actually check my defences.
Yeah the campaing has been toned down alot difficulty wise over the years, even vaal's smash used to be spooky on normal. And monsters damage has been balanced way more times than i could remember.
Related to malachai:
The recent buff for spell totem was perfect, it's ai now works with flameblast. Currently playing as lvl 74 flameblast totem hierophant.
I don't have a problem with gear checking, atleast not leveling before merciless act 3. Before that point I barely do much of gearing or actually check my defences.
Yeah the campaing has been toned down alot difficulty wise over the years, even vaal's smash used to be spooky on normal. And monsters damage has been balanced way more times than i could remember.
Related to malachai:
The recent buff for spell totem was perfect, it's ai now works with flameblast. Currently playing as lvl 74 flameblast totem hierophant.