Gear Pollution and Raid Progression (with Charts!)

Fascinating discussion of how Blizzard has designed raids in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion.  If you are interested in game design, read this.
http://wowhats.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/gear-pollution/

UPDATE:  Codi adds to the discussion on the topic of Rewards.
http://moarhps.wordpress.com/2009/12/05/re-gear-pollution/

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