Why the Secret Spell Scroll system would have never worked.

Even if one was to step away from those items they will still effect everyone unless you play the game solo.

Howso? I don't see how players using items better than intended affects your experience any, unless you're too much of an elitist to affiliate with such people. Honestly, the only difference between a $7 stonetooth and $700 worth of cubed equipment is that one of them is considered working as intended at Nexon headquarters.