There is a simple solution to this whole eq-rape-prot-newbies-highbies-name-sal
es -tune.

It is in place in most of the MMORPG and I'm pretty sure it is not because it
is a feature that makes the game cooler or players request it but a plain
thing that makes the eq and eq monsters easier to tune.

The solution?

'Soulbound' items.

How to implement it in bat:
1) Quest monster EQ - you cannot use eq unless you have the quest.
2) EQ from monsters w/o quests - you cannot use the EQ unless you have your
name on it.

Of course, not all eq should be like this, only the top ones. For example
those that vastly/greatly bonuses on them.

I know this has been suggested before but have arhces really taken it into
consideration? At least I haven't seen they commenting it.