So I can understand why Anet is catering to a more gear-oriented crowd with this recent update. But people need multiple methods for getting the best gear. Otherwise it becomes boring. Why do we have to do a single dungeon, even a random one, in order to get the best gear?
And frankly even then it just feels incredibly empty. I mean, why even add more stats? Because people said there is nothing to do? Stats and tiers will never satisfy the people you are trying to please. As soon as people get Ascended gear they’ll be crying that they don’t have enough to do. You could add story campaigns, guild halls, and all the other fun stuff that means REAL progression and you’ll never satisfy that group that cares about having bigger numbers. I hope Anet gives some serious thought into making Ascended gear easier to obtain.