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Originally Posted by loramin
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Gear* is worthless at lower levels!
But levels ... levels are everything in this game.
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Yes, absolutely. A random piece of armor isn't going to move the needle at all. But there are a couple of things that will make a difference. Getting a pair of Platinum Fire Wedding Rings for 4-500pp gives you 110hp, and that will certainly matter. Getting a Baton of Faith for 100pp is a huge upgrade over rusty or fine steel weapons, especially after the first increase in the damage cap at level 20. Crystal Chitin Gauntlets for 3-400pp won't make a huge difference in fighting, but the extra strength lets you loot more and get even more platinum. A haste item like Swiftclaw Sash or Silver Chitin Hand Wraps for 700-1200pp won't matter in groups but will make soloing a bit easier.
Although the overal improvement in power from getting gear isn't huge, the opportunity cost of selling crushbone belts is pretty low too. You'll be leveling pretty quickly in Crushbone, and if you hand in all the belts you've saved up through level 9 you'll gain what, a level? Maybe one and a half? That's a couple hours of playing. I'd rather have 100-150pp and buy the best weapon available - weapons will absolutely make a difference.
But on Loramin's more general point, I agree. Seek out better gear if it's fun, because playing a game should be fun and it can be a satisfying sense of progress. But continuing to gain levels is what will ultimately be the most impactful. Really either option is fine.