So after reading and rereading the thread, are you indicating that the Augments will replace the current stats.

1) Either the augments had better be better then the current stats or its not worth it.

2) We were under the impression that these would be additions to the current stats. Hard to imagine synergy augments to gear like a Kirin Osode that has +10 all stats getting an augment that has +15 stats. Knowing your track record on crafting items, Seems like that is less likely to happen.

Some clarification would be good from you SE.