One quote from your interview:

We'll be implementing Level Sync in Phase 3. No need to change gears for it too, as stats will auto-adjust accordingly. But will be weaker compared to the optimal gears at the correct level
This could be a little ambiguous when translated- based on some people I have spoken with, it could be misconstrued, and alternately translated into "ideal".

Optimal: Best possible set.
Ideal: A decent set for success likelihood.

Could you please confirm whether optimal was or was not your intended terminology?

Thanks again