Usernamedenied, i think OCPs are not that needed to enjoy RO. i enjoyed many years of RO not using any items from box. then i got HBP after 3 years, and is my first expensive gear that time . it was a good addition to my gears. based on my experience and helped me a lot on leveling. OCP gears are not necessary to level up and maybe survive RO, but it is important if you want an easy life in RO.
up to now, my friends and I are enjoying farming and hunting bosses together even if we lose many experiences. but it is fun. we are still looking forward to get those almost godly OCP gears so we are greeding low TI and farming cards to reach that goal.
just my thought
on the topic: introducing the OCP gears to Cash Shop is not a good idea, i think. if you look at the items on Cash Shops, they are not superior. some litems ike Vanargand and Immune Shield that require good upgrades. still if you have those item, it wont be a significant game changer. the OCP gears are game changer. and if it should be Cash Shop item, might as well FAW, HBP and others be on the list. but OCP will demand very high price. 1000USD )) or maybe 500USD or less, i have no idea? . which will still make its value in game very expensive. the items are expensive not only because they are limited, but because they are really good too. many people gamble (if it is the right term) 100USD or maybe more just to get one item (less if they are really lucky). so i think the price is right. i agree with you though. ahaha. its rarity increased the prices soooo high. but if it is hard to afford, let us make use of other items )