But the gear doesn't need to give a power gap. It's a grind when new players/characters are faced with months of getting stomped just to get on even footing in terms of power level (skill level is another matter). I'd love to see progression through vanity gear, titles, recognition, financial (in-game) rewards, stats tracking and more, but I don't want to see another tier of uber PVP gear that allows those who already have an advantage take that advantage to another level.