Quote Originally Posted by Urthdigger View Post
I think if they cared about folks running ST after 2.4 they would have kept Labyrinth and first coil relevant too :P
First coil was still run after 2.2, Labyrinth was still run by newer players, which will probably be the case for second coil and ST after 2.4.

However, it would mean there is more stuff for people to do in 2.4 given that the some of the ST gearpieces can be more viable for 3rd Coil. Its pretty boring having a choice of two i110 pieces.

Quote Originally Posted by Brine_Gildchaff View Post
I can't really agree with that honestly. ST gear fills the same niche here that CT gear did in 2.1; it's a stepping stone between the i110 gear you get from endgame raiding and the i90 gear most people had when 2.3 dropped (weathered gear fills the same niche but likewise takes 1-2 weeks per piece). It wouldn't have been a good idea to let you upgrade the i80 CT gear and it's not a good idea now.
The thing is, there is already a stepping stone this time (as you said). And in 2.4, Soldiery will likely be uncapped meaning that it won't take 1-2 weeks per piece. Given that next patch, anything pre i110 will likely become a "stepping stone", having more options at i110 will give more gear choices and more gear routes for other players to get ready for 3rd Coil and Shiva.

Furthermore, some classes don't even have a gear choice; Dragoon is hit pretty hard in this situation. Sure things will be eased with i110 crafted (assuming they bring them out), but its still very expensive to do this.