have wasted way too much time on this game to be stuck at 29! I have completed the raid on normal at least 7 times with my Warlocks (I made 2 after I was unable to get raid gear) and on hard mode numerous times, and still need the damn grieves! This is just my opinion... The difference between a level 29 and 30 guardian is very significant in damage dealt/taken when tackling end game content. The difference generally between a a 29 player and a 30 player is generally flat out LUCK. Some people are lucky and can hit 30 in 2 - 3 raid runs, others running on multiple characters struggle to get there. Which makes sense, I've played many MMO's before and know its the random nature that keeps you coming back. The difference between most MMO's (yes I know this isn't a typical MMO) and this one is that in general, upgrading a single piece of gear yields you slightly better stats, (more strength, intellect, damage etc.) in this one, the difference by going up just one level is huge. I fail to see why the difference between 29/30 is so significant when there is no reliable way of getting there. My suggestions for this game: 1. Make level difference between 29 and 30 much less dramatic, as the only factor really getting most people there is luck. 2. Allow PVP (Crucible) gear to be specific, and be the best gear in PVP. This seems pretty standard in most games. The gear you obtain from crucible should have the best perks for crucible, getting you to max level, but having a noticeable disadvantage in PVE (Raiding/strikes). What should not happen is random drops/exotics from PVE content dominating the crucible as they do. 3. Have a random loot system (it works well), but weight it towards gear a player has not obtained. I really enjoyed sharding an extra mythocast, 2 extra epilogues, 2 helmets and about 4 warlock bands from the raid while still searching for that one piece to make me 30! (insert sarcasm)