I wouldn't be willing to play pvp in that sort of game then, I don't think.
If I have to work my butt off to get items, I refuse to lose them to better players (because...there will be better players).
I'm like that in Ark. I have to work hard to get all my stuff, and so I refuse to play in pvp. I stick to pve only.
However, I am not against other people playing games they like.
I'm just saying that personally, it doesn't sound like I'll be playing it, or if I do, it won't be in pvp.