I would like to point out that PvP materia *could* be a saving grace here. But melding pvp materia on pvp gear wouldn't that be the same as having a morale advantage? Maybe not as an exact thing, but we'll also see a rise of crafted gear with pvp materia in it, and that would become the new "pvp" gear. There was probably alot of thought put into their decision. I still think that it's a poor move and should be re-thought.

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