Raising the level of warden/met is silly I think... just because a newbie can't level in those boss groups, doesn't mean they don't have the gold to buy the necessary pieces.
By level 50 I had enough gold saved up to buy the pieces for legs/boots/hat/gloves...could I get those pieces myself? No, but higher level players farm/sell them to make money too. I don't understand the logic of raising the level req. for quest armor. If anything, it makes it HARDER for newbies to get appropriate gear for their level.
Technically all players should strive for quest armor... but fighting in your newbie armor wont suffice in later levels. So what's your option? Buy ancient armor which costs thousands of gold which drains the newbies gold funds so they can't afford to buy required pieces for quest armor thus making them grind even more or buy plat.
Levels 50-60 I used an ancient langsax which I bought second hand, once I hit 60 I got a Quartz dagger and my damage increased in a huge way. Jumped up 100+ damage and attack. It allowed me to fight higher level mobs and XP quicker...
They should be making the game more enjoyable at lower levels than making it more of a grind
