MabiIn2k19 wrote: »There's no separation between p2w and f2p gear, there's just cheap gear and expensive gear. Players who don't spend a dime can get to endgame status, although it takes a lot longer. You don't stand out as a "f2p" player, just a player that doesn't know how to make gold.
This. This is actual advice.
You want to get anywhere in this game without paying? Start actually learning how to make gold. Train your skills. Focus your stats.
When going for gear don't go for the most expensive lone option, go for the most functional. Even if it means buying pre reforged gear.
You want fashion too? Easy, just give yourself a budget. Say you have more than 10 mil in the bank. Just plan fashion purchases to never drop below this 10 mil mark. Suddenly you never put up with being poor again unless you royally screw up.
Now you just do this for a year and suddenly people will be confused as to how you got where you are and just start assuming you pay a lot of money when you never spent a dime. This of course begins the cycle anew, with the only people that go anywhere being those who take the step forward.