Yeah... like how I have Pacifism Gold without a Compet-n Platinum Cross, or Armorer Gold without Dragonslayer.
Dragonslayer remains to be seen, but I would like that extra medal, so I'll probably knock that AoPc speedrun out at some point. My rank doesn't hinge on those two badges anymore, however, so it's not an urgent priority.
Still, if changes are made to AoOC games or Dual Angels in such a way that render most of my higher badges out of reach, I can't see myself being too keen on starting over, since I'll likely never earn this many Plats and Diamonds without the current methods. I might just keep playing 997 if that happens, lol.