All classes are not equal at soloing, nor should they be. Some classes abilities are group oriented vs other classes whoose abilities are stronger but self only. Just as some mobs are group oriented and not meant to be soloed [ linked leader mobs like Kwellen ].
"It's true that we all need comps."
Definately, techs are a big boost to skills/attributes. I do think some are confusing the line between 'want' and 'need':
"Wiped off all 3 by energized kwellen and co....They require generous group with uber multiclassers....Isn't it a bit elitist as a requirement? Considering I still need more hundreds of those drops? I calculated that I need from 7.5 to 8 gold to buy them off Vielos."
"Right now, I just need the very rare comps for my t5 armour and jewellery... the total is 1.9g off the veilo."
I am sureall playerswould like to have every piece ofT5 equipment 3xTech5. I don't think anyone 'needs' that much teching. If it is that much of a hardship make due with Tech4 on the hard to gather reagents. Unlike 1 implied; tech3 is not useless on Tier5.3xTech3/Tech4 on your Tier5 equipment is far more valuable than0xTech5s you don't have the components for.