Quote Originally Posted by Churchill View Post
My positive outlook on this is that it simply means we will have higher base stats, stats such that people will cap/be near cap stats for AH/Ifrit weapons while wearing AF or easily acquired gear.

In order to cap Garuda+, melds or raid gear will still be required, but in a lesser extent than before.

Negative and likely outlook is that SE has learned nothing and feels the mystery stats and damage formulas is the way to go, stats will have little impact from gear making raids/loot acquisition irrelevant. Diminished returns, stat caps, damage caps in the name of balanced PVP is a terrible way to go.
I mostly agree with your positive outlook....................
but do fear the negative outlook could be right lol