Defiant Raiders Alternate 10 man raid and gearing up for new 50's

UPDATE

Sadly i think this group will be going the way of the other Friday night raid group. Rl has gotten hectic for me. I explained this in my MIA post. It has also come to my attention we lost a few more good members to more focused raiding guilds. I can't commit to running a raid as much as i would like to right now. I can still join in when space is available from time to time.

Hoping all my stuff falls in to place and we can get another raid group going.


LJ,Zartanz,Themes

» Edited on: 2012-02-11 21:08:11

I would like to be apart of the 10 man. I don't work so I'm flexible with days and hours. Kittara DPS 51 Marksman Hit is 254 I've had some exp doing 10 man so it won't be the first time I've done them. Also would like to help the new 50's gear up. Kittara

Please list what times and days work for you Kit. Poofie has told me she will be join us as well, she is pyro dps. That leaves 7 spot and possible reserves. As far as my times and day goes i can be pretty flexible right now( evenings east coast). I plan on tanking for this 10 man, and don't mind swapping out As main tank and or OT if others want to play different roles from time to time. Mixing it up makes for some good fun. I also have a 51 bard spec, 51 mm and a good mixed melee dps spec. 51 RS 208 tough 298 hit

Since I'm pacific coast time (server time) my hours are flexible. I come from a gaming family and they understand events and not to disturb mom, wife during them. Sometimes I get kid aggro, but that's about it. She's going to be 16 in March and you never know when a temper tantrum will errupt. :) I'm also housebound and on disability so I don't have much set up except morning doctor appts. I usually go at least 4-6 times a month to the doc. /sigh Even if we start with 5 mans and work towards 10 mans that's good. Need to know how each person fights and get a cohesive group going. The Poofinator! LOL We'll take her. haha I'm going to respect my bard to 51 but have NO clue on how to play it and if I need focus for it or not. Haven't messed with my bard except use it on my solo ranger spec. Kittara

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I would like to bring Agnellus he is a cleric main spec is tank, but has a shamicar for some healing and dps, full inquisitor for straight dps, and a senticar with 2 battle rezes and pretty good raid healing. Don't mind playing any of them. East coast and work basic hours so evenings and weekend, can't do fridays, and have to work some saturday's during the day. My preferences would be any time sundays, tues and thurs night and i can't go to late all the time because i get up pretty early in the am for work. And Kitt Bard works off hit and AP like your MM so that shouldn't be a problem, just all those dang motifs =)

I'll go on Bellaa :) Though my times are pretty set in stone atm. I too can only go on Tues - Thurs (and need to finish before 10pm est / 7pm pst) Sundays are good as well, but I will need to go early because of prior commitments and I will have to leave by 7pm est / 3pm pst. I've been able to run DH once on Bellaa and we cleared it. I've been running it on G-side with my other cleric and have cleared both DH & GP with her. And well, you know how much I've wanted my main main to actually get to do stuffs .. right lol She does MT/Raid heals mostly. sp 1300 crit 600 focus 240

I had fun in that 20 man last Saturday. I haven't done a 10-man yet. I have healed T2's. So Ladasach is ready on the healing side. SP is on the low end, but working that and got it up thanks to a hammer I just got. =) I have a DPS spec but I'm only 142 Focus for that. So this needs work. I don't work, but do have times set for no gaming. =D After all, I have a hubby for a reason. With that said I usually don't get on until 5pm server on week nights. Right now Mon and Wed are out due to family events. Tues and Thursday's I would only have from about 5pm to 6:30pm server. Fri-Sun are definitely good. Not sure what time we are leaning towards. I can also do most afternoons, which is actually 10:30am server to about 2pm server.

I'd like to come on Issuss. 51 MM 266 Hit. I have a little exposure to raiding. I'm EST though which sometimes tends to be a problem, but as long as the raiding is Friday or Saturday night it doesn't matter. On weeknights though, 11pm EST is my absolute limit and that is pushing it.

» Edited on: 2012-01-18 15:07:37

Great to see another raid getting started...we've needed that for a while. Thanks Ladyjay. To help plan who/what/where, we've had good success with the following raid makeup: 1 main tank with an offtank/dps (only 2nd and last boss in DH and 1st boss in GP need the OT) 3 primary heal crew (we've done this with Cleric/2xChloro, 2xChloro/Bard, Cleric/Chloro/Duracell Cleric) Bard and/or Archon for the buffs has been very helpful; when possible we've run both together Balance of the raid = DPS CC/Special Roles - Aside from the 3 bosses needing OT, we've found the following helps: DH - 3rd boss, need a solid "Interrupt" rotation, recommend 3. Melee with kick, bash, etc, or Marksman with ranged silence. End boss needs a good cleanse, and 3 with knockback or slow/snare. MM works great for the knockback during Hydriss' bubble phase. GP - 1st boss, cleanse. 3rd boss, bard buff for speed, Archon buffs, and heavy healing needed. Final Boss, purge and silence/interrupt are a must. Some of you have cleared this content with the Fri/Sun raid, so I know you have a solid basis for strats. Good luck, good hunting - Swift

... well LJ, I talked to you, so yeah I'm good to go. With the exception of Sat after 4pm server/ 7pm eastern and after 7pm server on Tues Thurs .. It'll be great <3

» Edited on: 2012-01-21 10:27:46

"Play how you want, When you want, as long as you want"

» Edited on: 2012-01-23 05:35:29

Hello! I am interested in Raiding, and I have joined the Fri/Sun DH/GP for a couple of their runs so I have a bit of experience. I do not work, so you would think my schedule would be open, but my kids take up a lot of my time with running them around and whatnot. I'm not exactly the most reliable person that can always be around on X day at X time.... however I would like ALL of the raiding groups to know that if you need HEALS and you see me online, please feel free to see if I'm avail. I don't have the focus/hit to dps, but I <3 healing and I'm pretty good at it (I am a veteran WoW healer).

Thank you for the support Swift. Hoping we can get thins together with in the next few weeks. We have 8 confirmed so far waiting to talk to Poofie. That would leave one spot and i would like to have a reserve or 2 in case. I would like to have a warrior join the mix, other wise any Class will do.

My bard is sick and has retired. I'm not a good bard or healer and would/have failed misserably. So just count me as DPS. RIP my Bard :::sad face::: Kittara

Sign me up for Saturdays all day, Hrothulf. DPS

» Edited on: 2012-01-19 22:51:37

Hi there! Ambrea is very interested also! hit 230 sh 51 bard DPS MM (I have worked hard on getting her damage up there too) I was wondering if you use the calender to post raids and do we sign up there? I am west coast and weekday evenings work great most the time. My son is in wrestling. His schedule would be my only setback. Weekends are usually open too. Hope to join in the fun!

I will post the raids on calendar, and keep track of who signs up. If all goes well we will be starting next week. I do not want it to mess with Taleras last stand or or saga, the exsisiting 10 man, and the GSB run. I would suggest those interested in raid participate in Talera event hosted by FOG. Lots of planarite and shard can be gathered quickly doing those. They will help you get essences and other items to improve stats and getting raid ready. Also http://www.riftjunkies.com/ has some straight forward guides to the raids. Some may find it helpful.

» Edited on: 2012-01-20 03:52:39

The raid is up on the calendar for this coming Friday. I understand Friday doesn't work for every on so next week we may do Thursday to accommodate others who would like a chance to raid. On another note if we have to many of one class, Rogue most likely. We will have a gear check and based it on who arrived first. We have enough 50's d side to possibly organize a second raid. For Friday or alternate day. Sign up a head of time if you can or contact me in game, at Ladyjay. If you need a hand running dungeons or getting gear always feel free to ask in guild chat and i am always willing to help. I am also leveling a mage so i might be able to run with a 2nd group on alternate days.

I have an issue with Thursdays. I have to be doing something else at 7pm server and may have to jump a tad earlier depending on how things are going that day. So sadly, due to the family events, other game family obligations, and real life I'm up for Friday - Sunday timing. Also on any given day 2pm to 5pm server is not always good either depending on the day.

I can join Tues and Thursdays on Vandyl as either MT/OT or DPS. If you are still looking to fill spots, or reserves. Also Have Syn - MM/Bard

» Edited on: 2012-01-24 08:45:05

Tues & Thurs are good for me as well, just need to end it by 7pm server.

Jai - Bellabella is now 41, I'll spend as much time as I can to get her to 50 and properly geared.. we really need a mage and perhaps if we can find one will to run these with us, we can trade off weeks, I'll run my cleric one week and the mage the next? I don't want to leave my cleric out for sure, but really DO like playing my mage a lot so this might work as a good option until we get more interested. I think we'll do well with these though no matter what happens because most of us have already cleared them on other toons, so know the ropes so to speak. I'm really looking forward to tonight :D

Our rag tag raid group has downed the first 3 boss in DH. I want to thank every one involved. I am hoping we can have a much more regular group with some people on reserve. We have the making of a solid raid team. Even with the unusual mix of us there was good synergy and communication. I look forward to more of that. Now if we can find an arcon. ;) As far as regular member of the group go, if you can not make both days and only one of them you will be listed as a reserve for that day. I think it only fair that those who are capable and make the time to play on both our scheduled days get a place first. I would not like it if i made the time to be in the event and was left out cause some one who happen to log on earlier got a spot they couldn't fill when and if we have to go back to finish a raid. Its also unfair to the other members of the group who may be short a few bodies the following day. That being said if you can not make a day your are scheduled to raid please contact me asap or any oe else who is part of the raid group, Thanks. I will be contacting people in game to finalize a regular roster. On another note I would like to thank Kool for his help and guidance. Truly and asset to the family.

» Edited on: 2012-01-29 21:32:21

I'm glad we finally downed that boss! I enjoyed the time and LJ and Kool your understanding really helped me gain more confidence. Thank you. Kittara

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» Edited on: 2012-01-30 11:03:41

Looks like the group is set up for Fri/Sun I cannot do Friday nights so u prob should go ahead and move Agnellus to an alternate as I might be able to help some on Sundays. Thanks and grats on the success. I think 3 down on the first try is great.

Yeah we FLUSHED him! hehe. We'll have you line dancing in no time Kit. =) Looking forward to more of that fun.

Oh gosh! LOL I don't like toilets, let alone that toilet bowl boss. Hydra seems so much easier compared to be flushed. :)

DO to some family related issues i may not make tonight's raid or be late. Sorry all, if you can get a group formed i wish you all luck

Event has changed I should be available. Kittara

» Edited on: 2012-02-05 16:05:00

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