1. + 2, eh I mean, you have alternatives, so I think it's fine
3. Well, 2 months unlocked, maybe not, but at least increase the tomes. Make a 4-month tier unlock, perhaps.
4. UR is much easier than savage, so I dunno about it; it doesn't sound all that fair.
5. hmm in some way that would be ok and also not.

I do think the entire gearing system needs to be redone.