How valuable is the hardcore opinion?

[Zkieve]

I appreciate your perspective because you're actually trying to stand in the middle, as opposed to taking sides. That's a decent approach. :3 You're really right. The game is for fun and relaxation, not stress. Elite equipment shouldn't be stressful to get...just challenging.

The biggest question is, how do we make them challenging for both hardcores and casuals, without scaring both of them off?

With chain of events , similar to relics, salvage , nyzul , znms etc etc etc.
I doubt a " casual" (i hate to use this terms) can do a relic by example, in a short time. While the others who play more can get there and show off.If casuals still complain the game is unfair becouse they cant have the ultimate mega duper equipement only a hand full of people can get per server, then they are just being hypocrites.