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    Gear 2.0 - what do we know, or busting some myths

    There are a lot of threads about the gear revamp (or Gear 2.0), and I notice a lot of the same incorrect claims being repeated in each. This thread is being created to list the most common ones, and provide evidence on the same.

    Note: if you don't like the revamp, feel free to add your opinion to the dozens of other threads on the subject. The purpose of this thread is to list the statements on what is planned.

    Primary sources:

    State of the Game #143 - Gear 2.0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2RYyJDcHCg&t=381s
    https://mixer.com/TheDivision?vod=jQ...HE26cjX6zYMnPA

    State of the Game #144 - recalibration and skills
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAYLG-AltP4
    https://mixer.com/TheDivision?vod=PV...2EWvR2s1IgGbfg

    In addition, screenshots of tweets from Frederik Thylander will be used. If you want to find the original, dig it up yourself. He's already being inundated with questions, and I don't plan on adding to his load.

    For completeness, official recaps:
    SOTG #143, SOTG #144.

    Note that the recaps only summarize key points, and often skip over or ignore details. They should not be relied on as the videos provide much greater detail and context.

    [edit] added Warlords of New York expansion links:

    Announcement livestream
    Overview
    Seasons
    What you need to know before heading to NY
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    Myth: talents are being removed from gear apart form backpacks and vests

    Incorrect, exotics such as the BTSU gloves will still have talents, even if items in their regular slot do not.
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    Myth: We'll be farming the same old content with Gear 2.0

    Per SOTG #143 17:08CEST "This won't come on it's own", "there will be new things to play so you're not farming the same old things", "there will be a new power cap", "this is not re-farming to get to the status quo"
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    Myth: the new loot system will be dumbed down

    Per SOTG #143 17:36CEST "It's about the same amount of stats, there's a little fewer talents"
    Per SOTG #144 17:07CEST 20 talents on the backpack + 20 on chest pieces (vs 48 talents across all gear currently). On top of that there are exotics and gearsets.

    [edit] Be careful when comparing # of talent combinations. The current system includes combinations that are incompatible due to their requirements - e.g. Wicked and Creeping Death, Bloodsucker and Clutch, Cloaked and On The Ropes.
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    Myth: the new attributes will be less flexible

    All stats will be available on all gear.



    Core attributes and mod slots can also be recalibrated (SOTG #144 17:11CEST)
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    Myth: the new system is built around group play

    There are still talents that aren't about team synergies

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    Originally Posted by dagrommit Go to original post
    Core attributes and mod slots can also be recalibrated (SOTG #144 17:11CEST)
    Imagine wasting your only recalibration on a mod slot.

    Better off just making mod slots just "mod slot", no specific attribute necessary. Or, make attribute recalibration and mod slot recalibration two separate conditions.
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    Question - what about named items?

    They will either have a better than otherwise available stat roll, or keep the current "perfect" talent

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    Originally Posted by Merphee Go to original post
    Imagine wasting your only recalibration on a mod slot.
    Well, you might want to do that for GS500 gear - i.e. when all rolls are maxed.
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    I think agents will potentially be less powerful then prior. I hope they adjust all npc armor and health for all content. Beside Brooklyn 2 missions and eventually the 2nd raid, yr 2 will be paid dlcs most likely. Depending on how the changes play out yr2 DLC purchases may not meet expectations.

    Your use of tweets all presumes the updates are popular and without a hitch. And going on history we all know this will not be the case. And with little "new content" not in paid DLC yes it will most likely be refarming the same crap.
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