I agree with you and your arguments for it. I don´t really care about how something like this will be implemented, i want this, too.

The idea with the virtual reality stuff was just in case some devs said: NO, thats not in the games, we do not want this.
I had the idea that even low level chars could enter the virtual reality and fight there for EXP. Level 21 chars would get reputation and maybe later access to special vendors that selling resources one time a day.
Special arenas for premade teams only. No more Zerg tactics, you need good team play there.
Maybe we can find a possibility like in Mad Max 3 and this thunder-dome. When i remember correct it was in case when someone broken a law, then to guys enter, only one came out

Would also be an interesting feature...