Omg I can't use my tincan armor n pike of tears all the time wut the devs broke it
Giving the lower levels/new players a chance, that's fantastic. I really do like that.
However, making it impossible for people to have gear above or other than a Tunic over mail, a nordic sword, and a nordic shield unless you're a MERCENARY is just plain cruel.
The idea for fief owners to get more money is somewhat nice, making it more realistic. It will also drive these clanless players who want armies of 5k on strategus into clans, which is good as well. However, for those who don't want to join clans, this is just no fun.
And a few other things which I'm not in the mood to think of right now.