It's somewhat funny to see famous cav players running in some fur armor on palfeys
I so get used to their old look, now you can see their "real" faces.
I like upkeep system but need to agree with Vicious on a matter that too much "luck" is involved into items degradation.
Played about 12 rounds in cheap gear as hobo cav and paid like 5 times, for my black hood - 9 gold
Accumulated some money and decided to use my "normal" gear, next round I'm getting teamswitched, our team is getting owned and I'm paying for repear of destrier and brigandin.... Sooo, how can I raise my luck? Go to church? Become buddist?
I'm not whining, it's fun in its own way, just would be nicer if system would be more predictable in terms of risk & gain. Higher the risk - more you can gain or loose.