Kara 4March05

We ran Karazhan last night and I was pretty happy overall. Well, honestly, I wasn't happy with the run, but I did get that last badge off of Attumen the Huntsman and I now have the full Netherscale set (more about that on another post).

The raid started out poorly. People were late, didn't show up, wanted to get in one more BG before coming out to Kara. You know, the stereotypical problems that raids have when people don't seem to take it all that seriously. *Sigh*.

We worked towards Attumen but got the repops just as we pulled Midnight. *sigh* Wipe. I feigned death but one of those stupid Chargers feared me out of it and I died.

After much explaining of what happened and why we can't sit around and rez people who don't know how to control their aggro, we went through the whole process again and downed The Huntsman. Dropped gear (from memory):

• Gloves of Dexterous Manipulation


• Bracers of the White Stag

I didn't roll on the gloves because: 1) I thought the feral druid was able to get them (he died and someone looted before he could get back inside) and 2) I have Crystalhide Handwraps.

So, I know you're all wondering how I did? I am, of course, Phobos.

And here's the detail:


I'm very happy with my performance last night. I was even able to chain trap the stablehands (for the most part) (and yes, I'm paranoid about my trapping abiliites), and of course I'm happy about being on the top of the charts. We're raiding again tonight and I should do even better since I upgraded three pieces of gear with major upgrades.

Impressions/wishlist for raiding:

1. Our feral off-tank did very well for his first time in Kara. So well that we didn't miss the Pally tank all that much. Just kidding, Pyro! But we were all able to adjust our strats around the change in tanking styles. BUT, feral tank, I love you, but please please please get Omen!!!


2. BE PREPARED! Be there on time, ready to go and stocked up on everything you need. Don't expect us to wait while you run to Org for vials for your potion making. Read the fricken guild website to know that we're running Kara! Read the damn guild announcement that fricken pops up when you log in! The information is there, utilize it! *cough*


3. Listen to the raid leader on where you're supposed to stand. When he says, "bunch up or the chargers with charge you", fricken bunch up!


4. If you die during the boss fight and can't get back in, type "How's the fight going?" Don't keep asking while we're trying to kill through voice chat. Please.


5. Don't loot while in combat. Don't loot until everyone is rezed and/or has run back. The feral tank got screwed out of those nice gloves because someone got antsy.


6. Hunters do a LOT of damage.

That is all. Have a good day and wish us luck on Moroes and the Maiden (and Opera? Do I dare dream that we'll get there tonight, that the wolf will be there and that he'll drop the sniper rifle?)