Spot on. This game is [i]based[/i] on the grind for gear, which is part of what makes our gear so [i]special[/i] to players! Granted, I paid for DLCs mainly for new ACTIVITIES, not hear. [i]However[/i]; my favorite gear is both reward and validation [i]for[/i] those activities! If Year 1 [i]gear[/i] is worthless, and Year 1 [i]activities[/i] are worthless... What the hell did I by the DLCs for?! DX