Well thankfully it was only an alt on first gen, but if I was level 35 as a 2h/xbow build, I would have probably quit c-rpg after the change. They've fucked over lots of people over the years when they magically decide to change slots or requirements on items. Bro had a level 33 build that he had never retired since they restructured everyone's loompoints, and when the courser went from 4 riding to 6, he was completely fucked (since he only had 4 riding). He quit for a couple months, and finally respecced.
The courser change was a good one, 6 riding is a good requirement for the courser. But when they do shit like this, they should really give people free respecs who are affected (or just for everyone). I'd also agree that the xbow going to 2 slots was a good change as well (I shouldn't be able to bring a great sword, mw xbow and mw steel bolts). But it fucks over people and builds, and saying "deal with it" is a pretty fucking terrible way to treat your user base.
Or leave well enough alone and not alienate more people in a small community.