This came to me randomly so I haven't thought of the negative impacts yet but hear me out! Also if accepted, this is not something I see being implemented during this expansion (or even the next 3 tbh), so don't worry your krakens are safe.

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Arcane/Mythic Gear Spirification

A recipe/recipes that can turn old arcane/mythic gears into spirit gear that you can then level up. Their stats/proc effects would obviously increase as you level up but you'd have to make sure their proc effects are weaker than the arcanes of the active expansions gear (Or just make stronger arcanes)

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Pros

- This allows older arcanes/mythics to still be somewhat useful. And increases their demand a bit.

- Due to increased demand, older crates aren't simply abandoned and are now worth opening.

- Would allow for more "colourful" play styles and variety.

- If you ever bring back Hyberian event people wont have to worry about prices dropping because now older gear will have uses other than being turned into vanities.

- Possible gold sink, depending on how you go about the recipe/recipes.

- Encourages sts to make gear that surpasses the previous expansions gear. Pushes sts to be more creative with their procs.

- You could make it so we have to farm certain materials to craft these spirit gears (recipes can be in crates or token vendors). This boosts activity.

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Cons

- A lot of testing/resources will go into this, like a crazy amount.

- That's all I've got for now, if you have anything else I would appreciate that over a simple -1

This is something I'd like to see far down the road. Maybe around the 91 cap and up.

Thoughts?