The new upcoming changes is just sunsetting with extra steps. The ONLY time that I came dangerously close to seriously leaving was during this era until it was walked back. If this doesn’t change, then I guess it’ll be a permanent “good bye.” Which would be a shame! I love this game and have dumped more hours than most but, like I said, you’re crossing a line again…
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It’s optional sunsetting. Your old(current) gear will be just as strong as it is now, and will be useful in ALL content. You aren’t forced to drop everything and start fresh with the new gear system. You can transition at your own speed, at your own leisure, and over time inaugurate and evolve yourself into the new system. The people who want to engage with the higher tier gear can, and they will benefit from it, but you have no urgency to (like I said) drop everything right away because you may feel that everything you have is redundant, which it isn’t.