Congratulations on This Weekend's success

Magdalena · Post by **Magdalena** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:28 pm

Congratulations on this weekend's success in MC guys! For those unaware, we had our first alliance run with KOA to MC this weekend and downed the first 4 bosses. Congratulations to all of those who participated and who won items this weekend, job well done.

We're at a little bit of a learning curve due to the fact that it was our first time raiding together and we did not have a full raid as intended. Many people at the raid were in MC for the first time or had only previously done trash mobs.

Look forward to seeing you all again this weekend, Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 1pm server time.

Due to the fact that it was our first run trying with a new guild, all of this weekends winnings were free rolls on epic items, however starting this coming weekend, we will begin using our loot percentages (just as a note to those that did not hear this over the weekend).

Also, we will likely be starting one of the two runs this weekend with an onyxia run. Good luck to all and hope to see you there.

Brandonheat · Post by **Brandonheat** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:02 pm

Good job all around.

Padishar · Post by **Padishar** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:07 pm

Unfortunately I had to miss Saturdays run due to helping the fam,
but I got to go on Sunday's run and it was a BLAST!!!

requiemdreamer · Post by **requiemdreamer** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:58 pm

Originally I was going to be able to make it on Saturday but not on Sunday this weekend, again. But now it seems that I have been called in to work once again for Saturday afternoon so I guess I'm out for both raids this weekend. Maybe I can finally hand in a 2-week notice now that my boss is back from vacation.

Bladesinger · Post by **Bladesinger** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:01 pm

Well done everybody, the Sunday run was a good one. I'm looking forward to this weekend's runs.

Linkie · Post by **Linkie** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:01 pm

Gratsz from EU Linkie ^___^

gogo get C'thun in 4 weeks :P

Brandonheat · Post by **Brandonheat** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:00 pm

yah, I ran a n00b thru C'Thun a couple days ago

Post by **Anubis** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:58 pm

Congrats from Europe. 4 bosses on your first run with another guild is an awesome achievement, hope you all enjoy running MC as much as I did

JonisRahl · Post by **JonisRahl** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:31 pm

Yes was a great run ...hope to see everyone there on saturday

Post by **M.Steiner** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:50 pm

Wow thats really nice progress you're making already!
Grats all.

SSX-Ava · Post by **SSX-Ava** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:55 pm

Wow really nice achievement. You should be really proud of yourselves

Nothing like the first downing of a boss.

requiemdreamer · Post by **requiemdreamer** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:15 pm

Thanks for all the encouragement, guys!

We'll be sure to let you know how this weekend goes.

Brandonheat · Post by **Brandonheat** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:07 am

Wow, we had a great start already with downing the first 5 bosses of ZG in one night.

All this progress, is beginning to scare me.

Bladesinger · Post by **Bladesinger** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:32 pm

Well done everybody! Liz, great job of stealth healing at the last bit there.

Hakkar will be going down!

Ismona · Post by **Ismona** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:10 pm

If there is anything that I can help you with to cut down your learning curve, feel free to ask me. After nearly 80 runs though MC and STNY having it down to one night clears, I would be more than happy to help.

I know that Skier and Cata would be more than willing to help you out as well.

Magdalena · Post by **Magdalena** » Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:11 pm

Thanks for the encouragement and support guys! Ismona, thanks for the offer of help, we may eventually take you up on that!

So far though, the progress has been amazing guys, don't know of too many groups who have gone in and in 2 MC runs gotten to sulfuron, the 6th boss in MC.

Given there are a few that have made this run before with different groups, but the majority of the raid groups we've had has not, and the strategies those few have known have had to be adjusted in some places for the group we are taking in.

Thanks for the star performances, and keep 'em coming guys! I personally would like to see us knocking on Ragnaros' doorstep this weekend, and with the rate we're learning, I don't think that's an impossible idea. So, try to work some more on fire res gear during the week this week, and remember not to sacrifice stats too much so stick with blue fire res gear with a couple of allowed exceptions which provide significant fire res (15+) and are still fairly high level greens.

Find out if there are any blue fire res craftable items for your class and look for crafters that can make them, go to 5-man and 10-man dungeons that drop gear for you. (Incendius in BRD drops bracers for most classes).

Hunters - I know I have a couple of items for you guys, 1 is fairly easily farmable mats. (20 Thorium Bars, 4 Enchanted Thorium bars, 4 blue sapphires, and 4 essence of waters) Likely between smithing and dragonscale there are several useful items for you guys that are easy to get.

Cloth, Leather Wearers - crafters, please speak up if you've found any craftable recipes that do not require mats that come from mc... the bank is storing up mats but getting everybody will take time. Look up on thottbot.com where drops are, I know there's enough out there to get by for now, just gotta know where to look.

Plate - unfortunately this is going to be a lot of farming instances that drop your stuff, and its going to take time, but the stuff is out there.

The goal for FR right now should be:

close combat (melee) - 150 FR
ranged / casters - 100 FR

These are numbers you can stumble on fairly easily, some of you already have it or are fairly well on the way to it.

Twiz · Post by **Twiz** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:35 am

This is what we go by in STNY and it worked for us. Basically just refer to the links on the page to acquire the easier to obtain fire resist items. Here's the linkage: http://www.stny.org/guides/fire-resist/

Brandonheat · Post by **Brandonheat** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:53 am

are pallies considered casters ?

Twiz · Post by **Twiz** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:55 am

Since pallies are usually at max range healing I'd go with a yes. You also have to take into account that the pallys will have to occassionally "get up in the grill" of the baddies to apply judgements so having good fire resist is still desirable. I recommend a minimum of 150. I noticed a big difference when I eclipsed that mark on my druid during lava packs when I didn't immediately die from a fire blossom. 150 will also help immensely for the rag fight so you can resist the knockback he does which is key when you are trying to keep the main tank topped off, not to mention keep up the dps.

Ismona · Post by **Ismona** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:27 pm

Also, the Hydraxian quest is key to complete. Not only do you get a sweet FR ring out of the deal, you also get the Aquial that wil allow you summon Domo.

As for casters, yes, my priest is over 225 FR without buffs. I was able to get my hands on a pair of Flarecore Shoulders. Top that off with Helm ot Trancendence and Revered with Argent Dawn and I have nearly 70 FR from those two items.

In Rag I resist everything, more importantly, on Vael ( BWL ) I resist most as well.

Remember, you are not just building up FR for MC, you are doing it for other instances as well.

Aoiren · Post by **Aoiren** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:01 pm

I am seriously impressed at what we have accomplished. In just four weekends of running MC we have taken down all the bosses and now are at Ragnarous.

Even in MC where one has to dodge hot lava we were playing it cool. We had four firsts for our guild on Sunday. We took out Magmadon, Sulfurus, and with our first try at Domo we downed him. Of course we all got to check out Ragnarous.

I contribute this first to the great leadership and fight instruction from Jack and QD. I am glad to have QD helping out because of all his extensive raid experience. Also, I know everyone of us was so focused and I do not think that it could have gone any better. We worked as a team and all I can say is that I am so proud to be a part of a guild with all of you great people.

Magdalena · Post by **Magdalena** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:29 pm

Could not have said it better myself Aoiren... the accomplishments this group has mastered and the speed at which they've mastered them is truely amazing. Domo on the first try ever? Excellent leadership accompanied by great teamwork has lead to some truely amazing results. As if that weren't enough, we've been having a blast still every time.

With a little work on FR gear, I think Rag will be history very soon.

Trixster · Post by **Trixster** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:59 pm

First off I would like to say how proude I have been of all our memebrs during these runs, you guys have given 130% every week. we are doing a great job but dont let it go to your head, other wise we will not be comming in with our A games.

Aoiren I really thank you for your praise and support. as any of you who have ever had to run a run with more then 15 peps you know its hard to keep everyone happy. but we try our best. I my slef couldnt do it without your guys support.

Gutka · Post by **Gutka** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:30 pm

Gratz to all you guys working hard out there GJ! too bad i couldn't be there to help out, but nice to see the team is progresssing through. good luck with Rag next week.

QuantumDelta · Post by **QuantumDelta** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:02 pm

Hey I didn't do much, Jack and you guys did the hardwork

Congratulations, oneshotting Major Domo is something that shows your strength, from top to bottom

The Shattered Star

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