I propose that Dilute should last only a limited period of time, say 10 minutes. That way, we wouldn't have the problem with it not resetting when exiting the arena and I could use it in the arena fine, and I could also use it outside of the arena without looking/feeling like a griefer. I think it'd be a change considerably for the better for both sides.

Thoughts?

Agreed. Dilute'd be used alot more then, and accepted by those being hit by it. Probably want a 5p power cost, though, because it's still pretty insane.

I think dilute should stay as is until all griefing skills get changed at once. For example, someone can bash my solid steel/metal tower shield in 3 hits. Have you ever seen a tower a shield? No one handed mace is going to splinter it in three attacks. It just isnt happening.

Have you ever seen a dwarf? Or elfen?

Knight attacks are all based on standard physics, with no magic involved. Realism therefore can come into play.

However, if you're going to argue that, I want to see you fly on your damn broom when you're running around with a tower shield, or sprint with it, swing it at someone (one-handed) hard enough to stun them.

Bugger off

If knight attacks were based on real physics, making a solid connection with a broadsword to your torso 100 times would kill you.

Shieldbash:

Should just knock the target's shield to the ground, be it fisted or not.

Knuckleslap:

Should have them unwield the weapon/shield, but not knock it out of their inventory when it's fisted.

Dilute:

Should cost 8 power and last 5 minutes, I don't think people realize how severe a penalty of having your healing cut by 50% actually is, I sip for 200 while diluted, while their staff alone hits me for 2000.

These seem reasonable and very balanced to me.

Was dilute actually ever intended to be permanent like that? I mean.. i'm usually running around with 150 health vials so yeah.. *shiver*

I wish I could afford that many. I can make my own, and usually only have 2 or 3.