i also do want to point out something that does concern me about this line in the blue post.
its awfully similar to what EA posted on reddit which became the most downvoted comment in history. it was downvoted and hated by the internet so much its actually in the Guinness book of world records.
https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/7cff0b/seriously_i_paid_80_to_have_vader_locked/dppum98/
slower fewer upgrades does make them rewarding, but it also reminds me of going 6 mos without any upgrade during wrath, when my upgrade finally did drop, i wasn’t happy about it, i wasn’t relieved that i was done, i was angry and upset that it took so long.
if gear takes too much effort to obtain, it doesn’t make gear feel rewarding, it feels frustrating.
i should also point out, that going 6 mos without an upgrade does not mean i want a continuous gearing process all expac, no, i would rather be done for gearing for the season within a few weeks. do not make us spend all season building our toon only for it to be “done” 2 weeks before season end.
from a pvp perspective, i have zero interest in gearing or a long drawn out power growth system. the sense of accomplishment you get from pvp is from taking on new challenges, not from gearing your toon.