Quote Originally Posted by Utsu View Post
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So why do you think that "raiders" should only be able to obtain said gear in FCoB? What's stopping raiders from doing WoD for gear?
Generally nothing - as I am a raider and still do WoD for gear. (Some pieces are even technically better then the i130 equivalent due to sub stats).
If your argument is that players that don't do FCoB don't "need" i130, then what is your argument for raiders to have alternative options for certain slots to better min/max their sub stats?

I think gating the strongest weapons in the game behind the final turn in the highest raid is enough to give raiders the "status". They don't need every other slot to be superior to other content.

After all - poetics gear is equivalent (and more favourable in certain slots) than Dreadwyrm gear, and you don't need to take a step into T10 to get the i130 versions this late in the patch.

Making WoD gear comparable only widens the scope for potential BiS, not just for "casual" players, but for raiders too.

I want to remind you that this game is not a competition (aside from the very small minority that push for world firsts). If you are playing for bragging rights outside of that league, then a full Dreadwyrm set isn't going to assist you on that goal.