I don't like the idea of a pwipe. Pwipes are helpful when the following are true:

- Wholesale changes are about to be implemented, which dramatically change the way players gain power, wealth or equipment
- The changes have already been tested and balanced
- The period following the wipe will not contain additional sweeping changes

The list is a bit arbitrary, but I think it hits at least close to the mark. Recent discussions give me the feeling that we're entering a period of rapid change for Darke, rather than coming to the end of one. There will be adjustments to make and bugs to work out, and I think 'Should we pwipe?' is an issue we'll revisit several times as changes are implemented.

I actually think that the current pbase of low/mid/high level players is better suited to effective testing than one full of newbies with iron. A pwipe may well be necessary later on, but I don't think it's the best course of action now.