Aion Riftshade

The title says it all.

It would, somewhat, help to mitigate a bit the huge gap that collections make. It is ridiculous the effect that, for example, ancient transfomation collections of the cats, sheep and foxes give without a real chance to work for them which is not blocked behind a ridiculous wall of money or RNG.

I would argue to keep nezekan and zikel obtainable only through the f2p insignias farming, but as they already introduced a huge p2w method of obtaining them shortly after they were introduced, the fact that they cannot be obtained via fusing is not relevant anymore, so might as well include them in the package.

or at least make fun (fun /= PvE grind) events that people can participate and enjoy

Quote from Vichel

I would argue to keep nezekan and zikel obtainable only through the f2p insignias farming, but as they already introduced a huge p2w method of obtaining them shortly after they were introduced, the fact that they cannot be obtained via fusing is not relevant anymore, so might as well include them in the package.

Isnt't it obvious then that the entire point behind the HP collections is that you can only get them through p2w?

That's literally what they're for + a few breadcrumbs here and there for the f2p scum.

The problem is that the gap is getting out of hand, completely uncontrolled and very fast.

It seems like every couple months they add yet another pair of collections that are unobtainable by fusing. Whats next, black and white chihuahuas that give 7000hp and 200 defenses? Another couple apostles for another 100 crit strike damage?

Sure, there has always been a breach between f2p and p2w players, but there was always hope of closing the gap by playing, or outplaying them in a fight. But that gap is now bigger than ever and is only growing at a disproportionate rate. There are some players against which there is no point even trying anymore, they cannot be outplayed. And it starts to feel hopeless to see the gap.

At least, the very least, make older transformations obtainable as new ones are introduced, so there is a sliver of hope, of progress to be had for the rest of players instead of just watching as some get stronger and stronger while you are stuck there waiting for the stars to align to obtain some progress.