Opinions on this custom gear & crafting mechanic?

[Zereck]

The Problem:

I feel WoW is currently just about reaching max level and raiding. The leveling process is ignored, professions are full of useless items and PvP players are always sidelined.

The Solution: The Azerite Core System

I'm designing a server where you can find meaningful progression at every level

Profession-Based Gear: Everyone starts in Grey gear. All "Base" equipment (White quality) must be crafted via professions at level 1, 10, 20, etc.

The Upgrade Loop: Players collect Azerite Cores to upgrade their crafted gear through Green, Blue, Epic, and eventually Legendary qualities.

PvP and PvE players share the same gear, and both can progress at a similar pace

How to obtain Cores:

During Leveling (1-59): Cores drop from dungeon bosses, mobs, and Battlegrounds.

At Level 60 (Tier Progression):

• PvE: Cores are tier-specific. You must run level 60 dungeons or raids corresponding to the current Tier.

• PvP: A weekly leaderboard rewards players with Cores based on their ranking, making high-level PvP a primary gearing path.

What do you think?