>>Dhorowitz: I don't know if alteration rules changed, but what happens if someone has an old alteration and there is a mismatch between that and the current rules?

Nothing. You just won't be able to replicate that with a new alteration.

Here are the current guidelines, if you are curious: https://elanthipedia.play.net/Alteration

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Paladin new player guide: https://elanthipedia.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Paladin_new_player_guide

armor and shields: https://elanthipedia.play.net/mediawiki/index.php/Armor_and_shield_player_guide