Just refering all the comments refering to the 'need' to downgrade ABS......

The log is typical for most encounters in the hero range agaisnt skilled/strong warrior type chars....and how the mages got waxed. ABS is Absolutely needed to go toe to toe with the big boys. 24/7

Kharnial being dissected when barrier drops shows just how lopsided it is for mages who have to use it to survive.

Only the newbs are suffering. The whole system is messed up.