So, pretty dead lately....

[Synestra]

The gear is a means to an end.

What point is there in killing bosses with gear you've had for six years?

You get the gear to kill the boss that drops the better stuff so you can kill the harder boss.

or is this too hard a thought process for you?

It just a tool but i got the impression its only motivation for you to raid in firstplace, also whats wrong with wearing same items for years? could always glamour if you want diffirent look.

Also if you cant find savage groups as an PLD then lvlup DRK or WAR so you can swap between them, i personally use PLD for A1S(would use DRK here aswell but we are already used to solo-tank strat on faust)and A2S and only swap DRK on A3S. Statics like flexible payers so that might increase you chances to find good group.

PS: Sorry about that git gud part, it was mostly meant for that "lack of progression" part. I know it sucks to hit wall but gitting gud(whole team)is only way to overcome it, should never qive up even if it feels there is no progressing to be made.