Baracko

Attumen and Moroes have fallen to the might of Clan Skullcrusher! Congratulations to Calendar and his band on their achievement!

Current Alternates List: Calendar Vrugz Darkkyn Morgard (when he gets old enough!) Aletia (same as above) Tonac

The plan currently is Tuesday + Thursday nights from 8:45 till about 11:00 server. We may occasionally throw in a weekend day as is available. I have given Maube and Katak priority in the beginning so they might experience the content as their young orcling is close to spawning. Some fear we may never see them again afterward. Once he's here, Ill have to replace them. There are going to be days I may have to sub anyway based on what we're attacking. Certain bosses require more melee, others more casters or healing. As long as folks are flexible, we're gonna be okay. __________ Vrugz' notes version: - Yes, I know you are kidding. - No, I didnt know Katak was bald, but I understand the constant bandana in pictures now. - Yes, yer on my alternate list. - Look at the times listed above, you lazy orc. Signed greedily, The Lootwhore

Everyone is done, so we are ready to go! We have a few alternates as well who are keyed, which should make things easier.

Okay guys! Game time! Im not working out tonight, cause Im still sick, so be prepped to go at 8:30 server in Deadwind pass. Bring as many potions as you can...we're going to need em. TONIGHTS GOAL: Attumen + Midnight I have a guide up already, so read up and be prepped. Tonights Roster: Relikk Smedlock Amahli Baracko Maube Katak Oderuz Kelani Kytae Ionas If any of you listed read this and are not going to be able to make it, please let me know so I can find an alternate! Also be prepared for some roster shifting depending on the boss targets. We may need to cycle some caster and melee types depending on the bosses. Those of you not on the roster, REMEMBER!: This group was picked to learn the encounters as quickly as possible. As we learn and gear up, we will be substituting to allow EVERYONE interested to get a chance to go, time and resources permitting. Keep up with our progress on the guide posts. No knowledge = you dont go. Get prepared! Success here and in Gruul's lair is the path for keying to destroy Vashj! For the glory of Clan Skullcrusher! For the honor of Thrall! FOR THE HORDE!!!

*chuckles* dont back me up into that corner, now! Honestly, we may have to do some dynamic changes for different bosses... The problem we are facing with any raiding in BC is that most are consumable dependant, which is something Im not necessarily willing to farm for all the time. Only experience will tell... As to group makeup, there are already a few alternates that we may switch in and out based on the needs of the raid. Currently, we are a little melee heavy and may have to bring in another healer or caster. - Bar

sure thing Chem! My Arc key is complete as well, so if you get a burr up yer bum to finish your key and Im around, just send me a tell. - Bar Kara raiders! Make sure you finish your keys this weekend! Ill be around to help get groups together for whomever needs it! - Bar

Surely Chemmy! I have actually looked to invite you many times (you are on my friend's list), but every time I go to, you are almost always in another instance! We'll meet up somewhere! - Bar

Depends on who is wielding it! *laughs*runs off*

Gosh! Didnt mean to dissapoint everyone so badly! I was merely reading the boards today and saw that comment by Tigole. One of the big issues in BC is the MONSTER cleaves that occur from trash t/o Outland. Many of us, especially shaman and rogues, felt they might be a little high, as we could get 2-3 shotted by some of them. I just thought it pertinent, and I thought I would bring it to your attention. The comment after was merely a reference to a joke that we've propagated with Amahli and the other leather wearers about their shoulder-wear. No disrespect was intended! - Bar

Per Tigole: " We're going to be doing a tuning pass on our dungeon and raid content to make sure that the point blank damage that Melee dps is taking (in particular rogues) isn't overly harsh. For example, we'll be changing many monster cleaves to be a directional, 180 degree cone attack, rather than a 360 degree chain melee attack. Expect these changes in a future patch. More details to come." Thank goodness! Maybe I wont die as much if they change this! Oh, and V... yes, that was meant to be a dirty title! *Points at Amahli's shoulder armor* BOOBIES!

Happy Bday, Gordy!

The lootpig! wooooooooooot! Glad to hear you're doing well, folks!

Congratulations, Bula! OOC: The whole ogre thing is hysterical! Glad to have you with us, and Im sorry I missed your dancing last night! - Baracko, your Lootwhore

Agreed... I had forgotten about that. The downside though is that most of what they do is dispellable, but then again, what isnt.

Attunement for "The Eye" ( Kael'thas Lair ) courtesy of WoWwiki: To enter, one must obtain the Tempest Key, which requires dungeon runs in Hellfire Citadel (the Shattered Halls), Coilfang Reservoir (the Steamvault), Auchindoun (Shadow Labyrinth) and Tempest Keep itself (the Arcatraz) in Heroic Mode, and after this, you are required to kill Magtheridon in the dungeon Magtheridon's Lair before you get the Tempest Key. Woot! we have some work to do! ( By the way, I think the first Magtheridon kill was completed a few days ago on none other than... The Magtheridon server ;p )

Count me in! Which part were you looking to tackle, Abeyota?

noted.

I agree totally, V. Keeping the crits down is going to be key. For example, with our Karazhan run, Im going to be switching to flametongue to ensure that the major crits dont happen, unless the trash is a pushover. I still have yet to get good level 70 weapons, but when I do, it'll hopefully lead to better average dps vs. the insane crit dps Ive been putting out. As you said, if its anything MC taught us, controlled Boss fights in raids are much better than fast boss fights. And so, I embark on this not-yet-fruitful quest to gain those damned fist weapons from Botan/Arca, ugly as they may be. - Bar

Well, you know what Im going to say! I think that all shaman should be part enhance, unless you are really willing to be on the fringe. Right now, its very difficult to be a fringe player in the 5mans, and possible 10-man content. Why do I speak such heracy(sp)? Because I like being able to do a little bit of everything. Resto shaman are great for instance healing, but horrible everywhere else. You'd have to ask Gwen about elem spec... Ive never gone fully down that road. Crik, you and I have talked, but Ill say it again for the other shaman out there: It is perfectly possible to backup heal decently being elem/enhance with the proper gear. If yer willing to put forth the time and boost your +healing a bit, then you can still make a big difference. Also, that leaves you able to dps when yer out on your own, whether you carry a shield or not. Currently, Ive gone Enhance/Resto... Im giving serious thought to dropping Sham. Rage as its very inconsistent and NS might be more useful. Right now, I see DW shamans as one of the premier DPS classes, and we can backup heal on bosses making us very useful. We boost our entire party. Sadly, with druids being nerfed we're going to have to be more careful, but we'll find a way.

But wait! He has TomTom, or is it StanStan? - Bar

*get out his punctured priest voodoo doll* To quote Mr. T: "My prediction? PAIN!" *winks at Marr* ________________________________________ Vrugz' cliff note: Bar just used a Rocky III quote from the beginning of the movie.

Updated status list: Amahli - done Baracko - done Smedlock - done Oderuz - done Kytae - Done Maube - Done Katak - Done Kelani - Done Relikk - Done Ionas - Done Woot! We're getting close! All those who will be interested in going in the future, remember to work on your keys when you can. Finishing Kara is required for entrance into Coilfang to kill Lady Vashj. By the way! For those who were asking, I didnt see the new tab on the Raid Calendar... BC Instances reset once a week! It's good and bad at the same time...

Council meeting tonight! 8:45 server! be there or DIE! ...in the Undercity.

Kara Guide has been updated for the initial trash mobs and first boss! Please read up! 1st Week Goals: Get Attumen + Midnight down!