Quote Originally Posted by Eldaena View Post
Right. I agree with what you said. Properly made and fitted gear for your caliber of fighter (lol) would definitely help, but yeah I think the balance at the moment is about right really. Considering we can even better that properly made/well-fitted gear with materia. You are better with gear than you are without it indefinitely. I'm just saying you aren't completely useless without gear.
2 things....

1. you're right... you don't forget how to heal because you aren't wearing gear....
But I always think of all gear in a fantasy game being enchanted (with the exception of maybe starter gear) to help you do the things you really need to do

2. I get your point... Yes... in an ideal world getting to 50 is an accomplishment.... but thats what gear requirements are for
Instead of Level 50 giving you the best stats,... level 50 gives you the ability to wear the gear that gives the best stats
So you are still being rewarded for your leveling