Nexon Korea handing out 140 gear

Not really for most players.
Getting 140 gear for free is huge for the majority of players. Really, in KMS not every single person has 100%+ main stat and a 200 attack weapon.

I used to think that way, that I could play at my own rhythm without caring about other's strength, but that was when the Unique tier was out, when legendary came out and the gap became huger it was pretty discouraging. Good thing I don't play maple anymore because I'd be feeling now I'm buried down in a hole while everyone else is flying on rockets