As a standpoint from a new players, if I were to play 2 Ogre SK's the one that I give the Ebon Mace to is going to level faster and be able to solo mobs at lower health, less deaths and able to kill higher levels mobs at faster rate.
I get your point, but gear does effect solo play and overall group output a lot. In raiding probably not a huge deal as long as everyone plays their role correctly - as Thulack said 50 intelligent players outweighs 30 geared lazy fucks.
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