Quote Originally Posted by Nektulos-Tuor View Post
That is "NOT" Horizontal Progression. You do "NOT" have a choice but to get the new gear. Horizontal Progression is all about choice.

That is actually "Forced" Vertical Progression, because to go to there you need the new ice protection gear. There is no other gear for you then that.
When you can't switch gear in combat having those miscellaneous items was bullshit anyways because of how the system currently works.

And those lifetap necklaces weren't situational. Either you wore it or you didn't, all the time, every time.