9/16/2021 Edit: Loot Systems Updates/Clarification

[MicroRNA-1507]

@Axe-12152

different deep mechanics

The fact is that Blizzard apparently does not consider adding optional personal loot a deep mechanic change. See below:

@MicroRNA-1507

Also, it is noteworthy that Rod stated:

"if we were ever to do it we would make it an option for the game you create so that people have to opt in to that style."

From this we can conclude:

1. Blizzard does not consider the introduction of optional personal loot significant enough to require a separate realm. Blizzard considers this change insignificant enough that it can be set at game creation.
2. Blizzard also apparently recognized that optional personal loot would not adversely affect the trade economy and knows that personal loot does not lead to extra items drops in comparison to FFA only loot. This confirms that Blizzard implementation is not up to 8x drops as some have falsely claimed.
3. If optional personal loot is added by Blizzard, there would be no game where players would be using two different loot systems.
4. By having an opt in system, the old D2 loot system (FFA loot) is preserved for anyone who wants that experience.