Sure sure, i read that thread. However, I never mentioned random augs in my statement, but who's to say synergy won't be involved? Such as trade X relic with Y item and synth Z (static) result? It's a possibility if they want to continue the synergy upgrade system.
On another note, i was pointing out how in that thread they specifically called it "relic +2" but said something like "upgrade to relic and relic+1" in the roadmap.