Required Class/Rank failed - Can we have Optimal Rank and Favoured Class back?

[AamesxDavid]

I didn't mind the Optimal system. But it really was a change up from pretty much every other MMO that I've played. Most of the MMO's that come to mind have level requirements to wear gear. That's just how it is.

I think a lot of the appeal is that it was different. Case in point:

I agree that there are some inconveniences to the current system, but this is a result of being able to change class to anything you want. Where as other games you are locked into one specific role.

The familiarity of a system in which you can only have one class for your character is not a point in its favour, because there are many benefits to the current system - variety and player choice being the most important, in my opinion. And that's exactly what I'm in favour of for all gear.

I don't think the Optimal or Required Level system ruins my gameplay, but if I had to choose between one. I would choose Required Level because it's familiar, forces people to upgrade gear, stimulates economy, and that's all I can think of lol.

As for forcing people to upgrade gear and stimulating the economy, I'd refer to the previous part of your post:

Now there is a massive emphasis on the gear you wear and it really effects the gameplay.

The fact that gear makes a big difference is what will make people get new gear - they don't have to be "forced" in such a literal sense. I don't think the optimal system was to blame for people not getting new gear - the fact that upgrading didn't matter was. Since that has been corrected, I don't see the need for requirements.