QUOTE(Randommember @ Nov 19 2011, 21:03)

And gems might be a random factor, but they are a normal part of it, and hopefully the randomness will be somewhat even.
Gems play a HUGE factor here, not sure why you want something so random affecting results.
For example, I can complete T&T without mana pots if I am lucky enough to get 2 Mana Gems.
This alone will determine if I can finish in less than 5 mins or spend extra time trying to proc ET.
QUOTE(Randommember @ Nov 19 2011, 10:40)

Showing that melee can compete with mages, when it comes to speed. Takes more rounds, but they are done faster.
Not really, considering that this entire "competition" is basically asking mages to handicap themselves by not being able to use potions.