As soon as i posted this I had a thought about it and my thought was, "hmm since there is going to be more content, specifically hinting to the raid in this context, that may be a higher level and difficulty, it would make sense to have the first raid gear to be able to do the second one." I am more than happy to do the vog to reach level 30 and then do the next one but I've only spent a small amount of time there so ill have to catch up a bit. I didn't even attempt iron banner last time but now that there is level 30 gear I may have to give it a go. I am excited for the new content because I dont think I've played as much as everyone else with a job and what not. I do play as much as I can on the weekend so I think Destiny and I are still in our honeymoon phase but it is beginning to wear off.. still a great game and I have fun!