A Primer to Raiding and New Raid Strategies at EQ2 Caster's Realm

Arthais · 04-19-2006, 05:26 AM

Many players never raid. Others do little else but. For every skilled and experienced raider out there, there are many who are just starting to venture into the world of Everquest II raid encounters. Many feel confused, disoriented, and not sure where to go, or how to start.

Our newest staff member Khalan shines some light on the confusing and sometimes scary experience that is raiding. His first piece for EQ2 Caster's Realm, Raiding It Up, is a great primer for new raiders. Anyone looking to start exploring raid events should take a look, every raider should know this info!

Additionally, with much thanks to Khalan, we are happy to launch our new raid strategies section. We will be expanding it as we go, adding more and more encounters to it. For now we launch with what are often considered the typical 'beginner' instanced raids in tier 5, Arch Lich Udalan, King Zalak the Ancient, Overlord Oxulius, Rognog the Angler and Tremblar the Behemoth. This is just the start of what we hope will be a very expansive raid strategy library, going all the way up to Godking. Check out our new raid strategy guide here.

xOnaton1 · 04-19-2006, 01:35 PM

Very interesting guide. I haven't done much raiding other than a few for heritages and some smaller targets. One thing that isn't really explained is what a "memory wipe" actually is. From the name it sounds like the mob forgets its hate list and resets everyone to zero?

Arthais · 04-19-2006, 06:18 PM

Pretty much yeah...we'll add a clarfication on that, thanks for catching it.

ChaosUndivided · 04-19-2006, 07:28 PM

xOnaton1 wrote:
Very interesting guide. I haven't done much raiding other than a few for heritages and some smaller targets. One thing that isn't really explained is what a "memory wipe" actually is. From the name it sounds like the mob forgets its hate list and resets everyone to zero?

That's my bad and I apologise. I sometimes get so carried away, I totally forget my audience may not be the most experienced, I'll be sure to clear that up. Thanks.

Lisabethy · 04-20-2006, 01:14 AM

Fantastic work Khalan SMILEY

Very well written and an easy read - looking forward to reading more of your work SMILEY

ChaosUndivided · 04-20-2006, 01:28 AM

Thanks for the kind words Liz *hugs*

If I manage to make 1 new Raider with all my ramblings then it's 100% worth it to me.

Arthais has me chained to my laptop so hopefully I'll have some more new material for you next week. :smileyvery-happy:

Arthais · 04-20-2006, 01:31 AM

ChaosUndivided wrote:

Thanks for the kind words Liz *hugs*

If I manage to make 1 new Raider with all my ramblings then it's 100% worth it to me.

Arthais has me chained to my laptop so hopefully I'll have some more new material for you next week. :smileyvery-happy:

if he drops below 55 words per minute, the bomb will go off.....

Mirdo · 04-20-2006, 10:14 AM

Great article Khalan, thanks.

Mirdo.

Arthais · 04-20-2006, 09:30 PM

One of the reasons I'm very glad to be showcasing these articles and guides is because it seems to be somewhat hard to find out there. I come from a raiding background in EQ1, and had the luxury of figuring this stuff out as I went, but it seems many guilds who are into raiding now expect a lot of these things to be "known". And...well...if those that raid want it known first, and you have to raid to learn it, how is that possible?

Shaihsar · 04-21-2006, 04:36 AM

very well written khal :smileyhappy:

Neb

Message Edited by Shaihsar on 04-20-2006 05:36 PM

yac · 04-27-2006, 08:42 PM

First off, I must say that the primer and raid strategies have been most excellent! Job well done!When will the next set of strategies be posted? I've been checking the website with dilligence but have not seen any updates.Again, thanks for the great work!- Majeh

ChaosUndivided · 04-27-2006, 11:56 PM

I'm working on it, Trying to balance Raiding, RL, Working and Writing is quite tough. I just got back from Vacation, so you should see some material by monday :smileywink:

yac · 04-28-2006, 12:35 AM

Chaos,Most outstanding, mate! Again, your work and effort is much appreciated!- Majeh

04-19-2006, 07:28 PM	#4
ChaosUndivided Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 692	xOnaton1 wrote: Very interesting guide. I haven't done much raiding other than a few for heritages and some smaller targets. One thing that isn't really explained is what a "memory wipe" actually is. From the name it sounds like the mob forgets its hate list and resets everyone to zero? That's my bad and I apologise. I sometimes get so carried away, I totally forget my audience may not be the most experienced, I'll be sure to clear that up. Thanks.

04-20-2006, 01:14 AM	#5
Lisabethy Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 338	Fantastic work Khalan Very well written and an easy read - looking forward to reading more of your work

04-20-2006, 01:31 AM	#7
Arthais Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 144	ChaosUndivided wrote: Thanks for the kind words Liz hugs If I manage to make 1 new Raider with all my ramblings then it's 100% worth it to me. Arthais has me chained to my laptop so hopefully I'll have some more new material for you next week. :smileyvery-happy: if he drops below 55 words per minute, the bomb will go off.....

04-19-2006, 05:26 AM	#1
Arthais Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 144	Many players never raid. Others do little else but. For every skilled and experienced raider out there, there are many who are just starting to venture into the world of Everquest II raid encounters. Many feel confused, disoriented, and not sure where to go, or how to start. Our newest staff member Khalan shines some light on the confusing and sometimes scary experience that is raiding. His first piece for EQ2 Caster's Realm, Raiding It Up, is a great primer for new raiders. Anyone looking to start exploring raid events should take a look, every raider should know this info! Additionally, with much thanks to Khalan, we are happy to launch our new raid strategies section. We will be expanding it as we go, adding more and more encounters to it. For now we launch with what are often considered the typical 'beginner' instanced raids in tier 5, Arch Lich Udalan, King Zalak the Ancient, Overlord Oxulius, Rognog the Angler and Tremblar the Behemoth. This is just the start of what we hope will be a very expansive raid strategy library, going all the way up to Godking. Check out our new raid strategy guide here.

04-19-2006, 01:35 PM	#2
xOnaton1 Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 829	Very interesting guide. I haven't done much raiding other than a few for heritages and some smaller targets. One thing that isn't really explained is what a "memory wipe" actually is. From the name it sounds like the mob forgets its hate list and resets everyone to zero?

04-19-2006, 06:18 PM	#3
Arthais Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 144	Pretty much yeah...we'll add a clarfication on that, thanks for catching it.

04-20-2006, 01:28 AM	#6
ChaosUndivided Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 692	Thanks for the kind words Liz hugs If I manage to make 1 new Raider with all my ramblings then it's 100% worth it to me. Arthais has me chained to my laptop so hopefully I'll have some more new material for you next week. :smileyvery-happy:

04-20-2006, 10:14 AM	#8
Mirdo Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 395	Great article Khalan, thanks. Mirdo.

04-20-2006, 09:30 PM	#9
Arthais Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 144	One of the reasons I'm very glad to be showcasing these articles and guides is because it seems to be somewhat hard to find out there. I come from a raiding background in EQ1, and had the luxury of figuring this stuff out as I went, but it seems many guilds who are into raiding now expect a lot of these things to be "known". And...well...if those that raid want it known first, and you have to raid to learn it, how is that possible?

04-21-2006, 04:36 AM	#10
Shaihsar Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 29	very well written khal :smileyhappy: Neb Message Edited by Shaihsar on 04-20-2006 05:36 PM

04-27-2006, 08:42 PM	#11
yac Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6	First off, I must say that the primer and raid strategies have been most excellent! Job well done!When will the next set of strategies be posted? I've been checking the website with dilligence but have not seen any updates.Again, thanks for the great work!- Majeh

04-27-2006, 11:56 PM	#12
ChaosUndivided Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 692	I'm working on it, Trying to balance Raiding, RL, Working and Writing is quite tough. I just got back from Vacation, so you should see some material by monday :smileywink:

04-28-2006, 12:35 AM	#13
yac Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6	Chaos,Most outstanding, mate! Again, your work and effort is much appreciated!- Majeh