Steve
I really hope the new content doesnt make the old content obsolete… not trying to be a troll but the thief mask, the HoS, The HoC, The HoD..NMH and more.. also known as the classics simply do not have a place in today's realm. i have a very simple solution to make each helm viable in its own way.. but thats for another time. Right now they are semi-viable, meaning you can use them but you will be at a pretty obvious disadvantage all other things the same. Now once master gear and the next generation of armors/weapons come out, we will no longer have ANY usage for the previously mentioned helms that add a bit of "flair" and excitement back to grinding. i have been experimenting with higher HP toons and armor procs and let me tell you it has revitalized my enjoyment at the daily grind for gear or levels…give it a try its a blast and actually lets you try out NICHE TOON BUILDS. im afraid we will lose that "spark" with bland +++ ballofstats master gear. the "heart" of the game is in the uniqueness… IMHO
Rat Labs has done an AMAZING job making the old OP meta helms no longer so overpowered and overused(HoS), and i think with a little tweak the spirit of the old helms can live on through the new generations of gear.
TLDR:
New helms coming out seem NICE and strong but boring and just ++ stats rather than unique abilities.
Old helms are awesomely fun but frustratingly useless.