great so we actually agree on most. Maybe next time similar thread emerges the name will actually reflect that.
the gear still doesn't make the player/character in my eyes. Legendary gear is better then exotic, but is the same as ascended which you can get from everywhere (excluding dungeons kinda). The utility: free stat changing, free transmog, easy access to them, free upgrade swap. all of those have paid alternative in form of ascended gear. I would be much happier if anet helps the open world enjoyers into raids. To actually unite open world and instanced PvE