Harsh penalty for non-optimal class and/or level [for devs]

[Isaveron]

If they were going to restrict us to optimal gear, the least they could have done was give us more variety and choice. Depending on what level your DoH are, you'll need 2-3 completely different sets.

[Jinko]

If they were going to restrict us to optimal gear, the least they could have done was give us more variety and choice. Depending on what level your DoH are, you'll need 2-3 completely different sets.

This game is still in heavy development (beta if you prefer that term) so they aren't going to add thousand of types of armor just to satisfy a handful of payers when they have much bigger problems on their hands.

They have announced a mannequin system will be added eventually where players can equip gear to each class and not have it take up inventory space.

They are obviously working on these things you just have to be patient.

I like the idea, I just don't like the implementation. There is a lot of gear in the HIGH levels for many people to take advantage of, but when you have your crafters around, say, level 26-30, it is very difficult to find gear that can hold materia and will benefit a crafter. I think this would have been better if there were enough recipes coming in to cover off those that are being phased out.

Hempen Doublet vest lvl 12+

Cotton Doublet Vest lvl 22+

Velveteen Coatee set lvl 28+ (Velveteen Coatee, Velveteen Bottom, Velveteen gaiters, Velveteen Half Apron, Velveteen short gloves, Velveteen Wedge Cap)

Linen Coatee set lvl 38+

Whats more is that the crafting guild sell low level gear now so whats the issue ?