Originally Posted by
Candylicks
The typical plat player (not plat hacker) really just wants to have the best items in the game and isn't looking to 'get rich' off selling plat purchased items. They want to be able to use their hard earned cash to continue to keep up with current game progress, and that has always been via locked. Now while locked have indeed served a place in the game, they also reach a point where this player is like huh the money is going out but my luck stinks so here I am again empty handed. .. but off to work I go so I can't worry it. Then you return and see that a player who has the time to farm for 8-10 hours is able to get the pet. Having another way where you can access something that gives you progression in the game without the frustration of opening locked is a positive step. As was stated, it's just another option out there. Take it or leave it.
As a player with many years in this game, it has very much gone the direction of being F2P. Your post isn't accurate or indicative of the current status of the game. Keep on farming and you too will have what you desire in legends, almost everything trickles down to a player who is willing to dedicate time and effort here.