Well i know that P2W is a general hot topic and viewed as no go by most. I would like to share my view on it and ask for your take on it.
Let me point out one thing first. I am against any piece of gear or ability in a potential P2W section of the CM which would effect PVP. Here players have worked hard to acquire their skill and gear sets and should be able to enjoy the fruits of this hard work.
I am a noob to MMO and swtor is the first one for me. I am in contact with several other noob players. They have mainly single player RPG background and some are quite old already. So they struggle with this game. The reasons are not really relevant, may it be lack of time, skill, whatever. They came over to play the storyline and do their own thing. The will not show up in PVP and not join guilds, because their schedule does not allow for this type of committment.
Lets say now, those type of very casual players would like to buy something boosting their stats in PVE to make leveling faster and reduce grinding.
I would not mind to put high stat armor or weapons (even near god mode stuff) up for sale in the CM, with one very clear restriction. If the PVP flag goes up or the player is joining any team for group content, the stat boost MUST be removed. By doing that, they could run through their storyline as fast as they desire or their time allows, without breaking the game mechanics for group play and PVP.
What do you think here?