Time frame is immediate need. We don't typically choose someone based on their gear, it is easy enough to get them some ICC gear considering all of us have what we need in normal modes (except Zod and his damn neck.) But coming in with >5.2k gearscore only helps the speed on bringing someone new in and not hold us back to terribly (we have no plan or desire to bring in a new 80.) Knowledge of the fight mechanics is a definite to also help this transition along as well.
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