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In most cases you are correct but in FFXI the gear plays a big role.[/quote]
I agree to a certain extent. Of course, I'm not showing up to events as a 75 whm in RSE.
At the same time, I'd rather win with someone in "average" AH gear who can dynamically react than die with someone who looks great but can't get their head out of their a*s.