Every PVP MMO normalizes gear in PVP
GW2(SPVP), WOW arenas(next expansion) both normalize gear in arena setting PVP, because no one likes losing to someone because they slay dragons and you don't. Get with the times SE, I'm sick of losing to people simply due to gear.
No one likes being outgeared in structured PVP and losing due to someone doing 30% more damage than you anymore, keep that in world PVP and out of structured PVP like the only PVP we currently have.
My entire team has to change their entire strategy and playstyle if we're against people in full allagan weapons or full ilvl 70 PVP gear, it's zero fun.
Please add preset gear we can pick from and allow us to pick our melds as well, and make everyone start with 30 AP. This problem will only get MUCH worse as the game ages, and new players will be >>LITERALLY<< unable to stand a chance in PVP against anyone who's been playing for a few months, regardless of skill level.