just get the prestige pack so you hit the ground running. then it is up to you if you will spend money on it. I suggest you try it yourself and see of you sill enjoy the game as it is. at least save up some adena to be able to upgrade something that is not worth billions and billions of adena. i enjoy playing it because i want to see my Character (toon) grow once in a while, yes i envy those with top gear but it is not within my means so what i do is not compete with them but i try my best to gear up better everyday. If you enjoy playing L2 play it within your means, NCSOFT is not Forcing you to spend, well not DIRECTLY forcing you to do so but it is really all up to you. some people play golf, some play billiards and others spend thousands of dollars to buy Cigars that they just burn. They are right, yes we need to spend thousands to be able to play decently and gear up your Character to your liking but that is how hobbies are, we spend on them.
