1. I agree. The faction gear should also allow us to get to level 30. The factions NEED something to make them worth the effort or just take them out of the game. 2. We did work for that gear so we need to not abandon us. Again, I think that by getting a high faction rating (like 10-15) we should be able to get our light level to 30 without ever doing the raid (which I think should be a bonus for players rather than something that is forced on us). 3. Completely agree. Everyone on ANY game that has cosmetic options will ALWAYS want to look as unique as possible. 4. True, but I think future DLC will up the max level (fingers crossed ... here's to hoping) I also agree on your stance that raid gear should have better stats overall. I just think that better stats would be enough to make those that want the "best" to go for the raid gear while the more casuals/those who can't find enough people to do the raid will have an alternative method to reach level 30.