But wow has changed alot from back when it started too. The hardcore group is tiny only like 3-5% and everyone else is casual gamers and so I completely understand blizzards point on making it easier. Even myself, I have nothing to bitch about, because I'm casual now. I don't have 6-10 hours a night to dedicate to wow or any games for that matter.

So it's kind of nice that gear is cake. :P