To be honest I have not noted one warrior that has had trubble retriving solo as of yet. If they have chosen whip, Id say ok... then I might see them having a problem retriving... otherwise I cant see it...
Equpiment wise its very easy to gather basic gear...
Also regarding this, as a mage you would need gear as well. One does not have a great bundle of hp.... And I feel that giving up the effekts of items would be sufficient to nullify the gathering of gear aspect.
And I know that choosing offence does not mean you dodge alot. Having played mmm enough to learn it the hard way.. But being at a rank of 40-46 and not being able to retrive is pretty annyoing, and you are getting tooled by any one out there.. That is just not fair.

Thank you for your reply though... it still just dont make much sence to me... As I have played most classes, with the exception of a druid, conjurer and necromancer...

PS!you are still my favorite imm... since Nokisan...
Thanks for a great game...
LH