Y'know unlike other classes mystics don't really have a cookie cutter aa spec that everyone takes. You'll find fans of each aa line whenever the question arises. I think that's awesome. Unlike some other classes mystics actually can play around with their aa until they find something that suits them best. It's not you must have these things and the rest is up to you.
The dog for example. I know some swear by him/her. I know others don't like him. Thankfully SoE made most of our aa dog independent awhile back so now we have real choices.
As far as a gear thread, a good scouring of Lootdb is how I got my shopping list. I was gonna post the stuff I'm wearing, but I messed up halfway through it and said screw it.

I've had people ask me for help on lvling mystics and I honestly find it hard to tell them stuff. Leveling now is different from when I was (more of) a noob. KoS was in it's infancy then....but it seems that I help some at least because they've come back to thank me. I think that would be a good thread. Helpful hints when lvling. It seems everyone and their third cousin's nephew has a mystic alt these days. Good sign cuz I remember getting told I wasn't a real healer and the group needed another.
Oh and shameless plug for my new sig!!
