I have no problem with pulling the ripcord. Honestly I’d switch a few characters as well but that recent interview suggest they don’t feel that it is worth it.
I’d wager why they don’t feel it is worth it because everyone who expresses any dislike of the being locked status are still playing.
So I’ll ask for the people who are dying for them to make the change, to pull the ripcord, because the game seems to be unplayble/unbearable why are we still playing?
Or is the rest of the game fun enough that can live with the locked status? Because making posts here or anywhere else making claims how trash/bad/terrible/etc the game is but remain logging in, remain playing, then what you’re actually saying is you’re okay but just a tad upset but it will fade.
Two options: Enjoy the covenant system to the fullest you’re able to or quit and check back in later in the expansion or next. When quitting make sure the listed reason is how the covenant system is being handled.