As a roleplayer there are two cases for me to buy at the gem store:
case 1) new character slots for more roleplay characters
case 2) new town clothes for an individual mix’n’match look of my characters
If the new update (which HAS some interesting features!) causes full outfits and tonics, I’ve got no reason to buy at the store anymore. Destroying the town clothing system like this is kind of cutting our individualism and flexibility. :/