Yoshi-P on Character Growth

[Ollieland]

But he is afraid it will block people from entering content since players will go, "You don't have X item? Sorry but we cant take you with us", which is understandable but its already happening with itemlevel / have you cleared this content? (First time bonus).

Exactly this. It already happens with iLvl, Exp and Job choice..
Give us set bonus on raid gear, make tome gear progression gear.

Raid Gear should always been the best for the job. Down with mix and matching.