Counter to Elitism

[ispano]

So how come everyone doesn't have the White Ravens ? Because they got their ass kicked hard by Nael.

By progressins through challenge, you could also build steadily your way to the best items.
AF aren't hard, so you start with this.
Grand companies items aren't hard too, but a bit longer, so with your AF, you'll gather enough company seals
Beastmen strongholds are a bit harder, so with GC Set, you'll hunt for these items.
Ifrit is yet harder than the strongholds, so with your drops, you'll fight it, then Garuda, then the dungeons, etc...

You won't hunt directly for the best items, because it'll be too difficult.

Because you also have to realize that a large part of the community gets upset when they can't do something without putting in a lot of effort. I understand the working your way up and bettering yourself mentality. But much of the community they're trying to appeal to doesn't seem to like playing that way.