One of the biggest differentiators for GW2 was the notion that there would be no gear treadmill. I, and I’m sure other players, took this to mean that I could play the game casually without missing out. Instead, Ascended gear is being introduced. With its release, I will now have to grind out new gear to be able to see all the new content. I will also have to grind out gear to be sure I don’t get a butt whoopin in WvW.
If GW2 wants to continue to be different from other MMOs, I suggest Anet avoid the addition of new content that has these kind of gear requirements. Does this change alone make it like other MMOs? No, but it does make a sizeable step in that direction.
Celenara
80 Warrior
Blackgate