before someone comes with the response .. you dont need to progress gear to have fun .. run the stuff for fun if gear is all u want MMORPGS arent the right game for you ..
well guess what progressing is fun .. gaining nothing for your efforts isnt too fun
and guess what else gaining better gear to defeat harder gods/dragons to get better gear to make your character stronger to defeat the next god/boss IS WHAT MMORPGS are based on going all the way back to the paper and dice D&D ... if you are someone that doesnt think that then maybe .. just maybe MMORPGS arent the game for you