Quote (hasteful @ 8 Sep 2016 13:40)
Even if there was an optional hard mode... it would become the new normal play style for most players, further excluding new/lower members.
If there was to be a change allowing something like this, it would be nice if it was only available every third day or so. Or make it an item drop/potion that when used summons more difficult monsters for ~1 hour
That sort of depends. With the hardest monsters you wouldn't be able to climb quick, you would just use it as kind of farming mode. I'd even be fine if it didn't award any experience.