Quote Originally Posted by Osmond View Post
I believe back then it felt more of a balance, that everyone felt safe that the content they played won't be "DEAD". Even if ppl had relic or other high lvl gear u can catch up w/ the other players w/ being required of some sort if endgame weapon to do mass dmg or DPS. They know that alone won't cut it. It felt more of a even playfield. Idk if I explain that well, but that came to mind.
I totally felt balanced when my gear got replaced as I leveled up with the exception of very few pieces. The same is true today. While our gear doesn't get outdated like it did in the past (leveling out of it) nothing has changed.

The funny thing is I hear how all the new stuff is hard to get when it's not. The reality is you as the player are artificially limiting yourself from getting that gear. PUGs filled with 'outdated gear' can take down any of the outside NMs.