starting to raid

[Awlis]

<DIV>eq2 is a great one group game.. but where do I find info on raiding? </DIV> <DIV>Are there zones suitable to raid/mini raid instanced zones, or is it look about for mini/major bosses that are up and go get?</DIV> <DIV>In eq1 if you wanted to raid somewhere you had to first check that the boss was 'up' this lead to alot of waiting about and general frustration.</DIV> <DIV>Looking for info on lvl 30 to 40 raids, 2 to 3 groups. I have seen the mini and major mob list on ogaming, but was wondering what u lot thought <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV>

[Troodon]

A lot of raid style encounters seem to be stages on particular quests (often Heritage Quests) and in instanced zones, hence if you're interested in raids you might want to research the quests that involve them. That said in most zones there are mobs that wander about freely whom require raids to tackle e.g. Angius the Dracota in Antonica, or his cousin in the Commonlands. Im afraid my knowledge of raids is limited too, so I cant really recommend any. The only one Im aware of for this level range is Couldron Hollow in Nekutous. This raid is of note as the finial mob that spawns (Torrig) is involved in restoring Ghoulbane. <div></div>

[SanJ]

<P>My first raid in EQ2 was in Cauldron Hollow in order to advance my quest for Ghoulbane.  It was a very interesting and exciting experience (never played EQ1).  Since my first raid, I've been part of several others assisting with heritage quests and trying some epicx2 mobs just to see how well we'd fair.</P> <P>I asked for insight into raids before I started, but there wasn't a lot of information posted, so I'll share a little about what I've learned.</P> <UL> <LI>You may have up to four groups of six players to complete a full raid party of 24.</LI> <LI>Most of the time each group will require its own healer(s) as you can not successfully heal outside your local group.</LI> <LI>One group usually has the main raid tank, which likewise tends to have 2 if not 3 healers since the main raid tank will be holding aggro and taking serious damage.</LI> <LI>You may speak in raid chat by typing /r <message></LI> <LI>A local group may leave the raid if the group leader right clicks his/her own name and chooses "leave raid".  This will not break the local group.</LI> <LI>Unless otherwise specified, all local groups should be targeting the raid main tank.  Different style encounters, higher level content, etc. will vary wildly with local groups picking up strays, etc., but the general rule of thumb is to target the raid tank.</LI> <LI>If you have other paladins in your group expect for some of your spells to not work or stick if the other paladin beats you to the hot key.  This doesn't mean stop using that spell, just give it time to become available again. (like DOTs still ticking down)</LI> <LI>Make sure you remind the raid party if no one else does to pass out feathers/stones/essences for a potential rez.</LI> <LI>Make sure you remind everyone to be on food/drink.</LI> <LI>Make sure you don't adventure off away from the raid party.  It's important everyone stick close together, keep chatter to a minimum and watch raid chat for instructions (unless you have a guild Ventrillo or Teamspeak option which owns!)</LI> <LI>I raided a 47 or 48 group x 2 ^^^ in Rivervale last night and we quickly noted the raid window is NOT improved and is NOT fixed.  We had dead raid members still showing full health which makes things difficult to manage at times, so keep an eye on your local party and let's hope they fix the raid window soon.  It's was kind of sad to watch our 46 paladin get hit for 6,666 damage and die in one hit <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></LI> <LI>I've been told it's customary for a fallen healer to obviously be rez'd first, but I don't always see that.</LI> <LI>Don't worry too much about XP debt.  I've been part of a 12 person wipe out and debt is only 2%, so experience and enjoy!</LI> <LI>NEVER go AFK during a raid.</LI></UL> <P>I hope some of these tips help you out.  I am by no means a raid authority as I'm just learning as I go.</P> <P>Thanks,</P> <P>Kalen</P>

[Siphar]

<P>nice summary.. nice post..</P> <P>As you mentioned the higher end raids can be very strategic in nature requiring everybody's attention 100% of the time.</P> <P>High end raids are difficult and are high risk failure for the first few times, but the loot generally makes up for this and the fun and enjoyment of participating.</P> <P>The main difference between EQ1 and EQ2 is that the raids here are a lot smaller, (24 people) instead of 72 in EQ1 which further requires everybody's attention to listen and follow directions for the raid leader. This in my view is the most important part of raiding successfully.</P> <P>On a side note as a long term EQ1 raider and 50 pally on EQ2 with raid experience, Armor resists (not so much mit/ac), organisation and raid strategy are the most important tools you can utilise during a raid to make it successful. The resists and strats will vary from raid to raid, knowledge is power....</P> <P>Good Luck...</P><p>Message Edited by Siphar on <span class=date_text>04-03-2005</span> <span class=time_text>09:42 PM</span>