Quote Originally Posted by Thunderz View Post
did you ever try to do "anything" on DF and you have someone join under-geared to the point its detrimental

when they introduce the Gear requirement on 2.1 update this will force people to gear up before undertaking a harder instance which helps everyone
This is so false.

Once I pug'ed AK and got an under-geared tank. I rolled my eyes and sighed at first but decided to go through with it. In the end I was humbled; the Tank was good, despite having no gear.

Since then I've practiced being less judgmental of "low-geared" players. We could all learn a lesson or two, including Thunderz.

The OP has a valid argument and so far the only opposing arguments have been lacking substance. I rather liked the comparison to FFXI, it really did work well. Instead, with iLevels, the gear is black and white, you are either gimp or god; I don't like that mentality.

The only pro to iLevels would be using them to prevent things like Titan carries etc.