To those who keep posting about Hate and Fear drops and saying they aren't that great and then go on to compare 'em to gear from Kunark, Velious, or Luclin, remember this
This stuff was in the game BEFORE those expansions, and the gear they brought with them EXISTED! They were designed earlier, and for many people even now, they may get their hands on some of the Planes stuff before they burn the time to hunt or quest a lot of the newer armors, or spend the cash (which not everyone has) to buy other things that are stronger.
It all just boils down to what a person acquires when they can.... *shrug*