As someone who has just come back to the game and has been struggling with all the changes, this guide is amazing, Thankyou :) Don't suppose you want to write a DC one ? :D
I used the DC dye pack for the gold trim and the silvery bits aren't ruined by the soulforged like so many are, think your blue is cooler though, never seen that one before. Totally with you on the boot thing :P