I soloed epic dv boss fight while my team hung out at the fire because they had blue gear. Did it with my gwf with a gpf and lesser soul. Think I'm wearing scrapper t1. It is doable you just need a party to get you there to solo the boss.
Races are popular by how many you can lust after or dress as sexy versions for cosplay. Not that I am necessarily against this. I'm just sick of the elf love fest. gnomes, the deep gnomes in particular, are as powerful a force as the dark elves, plus they are not tricked by mind flayers!
In efforts to offer a fair and balanced opinion, gnomes are and always be allowed at my games. Gnomes have been in dungeons and dragons for a long time. I know they don't have the bodies for humans to swoon over and make babies with, but hey, gnomes kick butt. I really miss them in this game. Also, dwarfs need more respect…