What happens to our iLevels?

[Gunspec]

Yeah, I AM really interested to see what crafters are making. With combat related gear, the devs can mimic progression from other mmos, but the crafting system they have going is pretty unique. I can't imagine a level 51 leatherworker making something equivalent to a 3 star synthesis with significantly lower crafting skill requirements, yet I can't imagine them forcing all crafters to have the current high stats just to continue leveling. Same thing goes for gathering classes. It'll be interesting to see what they come up with for such leveling progression.

Oh, and someone mentioned the new gear will be available to the people who only own the base game. While it is true you can purchase such stuff on the market boards, I'm sure anything higher than ilevel 135 will have an EQUIP level of 51+. And with xp capped at level 50 for people with only 2.0 license, you can fill your bags with powerful gear you can't equip. I suppose it's the same for people with trial accounts now, since they are capped at level 20 but might be able to acquire level 50 stuff.