Empire seems to be reading this game completely wrong. They've been totally scared for the last 10 minutes despite being pretty even across the board. They kinda just let the Leoric farm up.
I don't mean to sound like a dick, but if you think 4k shards is significant, you may be playing the wrong game. I was in the 14,000 range before I finally gave up trying to get my hexing pants.
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Maybe its just me, but I think I might have worked out these kinks in the week you've already been on site. Crazy thinking, I know.
Warlock. Good start!