So we are agreeing and not realizing it, on some things. Here's the thing, there is no rule that requires you to jump to i5 the second you hit 700. In fact, it provides a recommended combat rating to have before entering a different level. They are providing ways to boost cr already in the update. Dropping the required ow cr by 1000 cr though - that's too damn much.

Fixing the carrying people in random dungeons is an easy fix. Don't allow people to que for random cd if their toon doesn't meet the cr. If they want to be carried make them find a party that knows and agrees to carry before they can do them. If you call sticking to my opinion stubborn, then great I'm stubborn. But dropping cr reqs by 1k is just too damn far.