Xp: I've been told this is to make the game harder, i disagree, it only adds to the time it takes to get gear, not make using gear harder.
Strength/Pvp: Strength 2 is over powered, it's already being removed, fine, But the kit for the server is still completely not worth it. We would then have Prot 4, sharpness 5, Strength 1, and Regen 1. I propose regen is removed, as it takes fights from being 5+ mins and having half health armor afterwards, to taking 10+ mins and breaking armor to win. I'd also like to point out that regen takes away from the amount of skill needed to fight / win and makes it more about who has more gear, any experienced pvper could confirm this.