Maia

Hi Guys!

Tonight we're going to start with 1 hourish of Wing 5. I posted a breakdown of the reasons behind our wipes last week, so please check that if  you haven't yet so you know what to focus on.

After that we'll take a break and then do Wing 2 (Khani's fav. Aren't they supposed to change the extra gold buff wing? When does that happen?) and Wing 1. 

May will be joining us again on druid. As far as I know, everyone else will be there on their normal roles.

"Special" assignments:

Soulless Horror:

• Mevic: Auramancer (Stay for Ice King)
• Temerity: Scourge

Wing 1:

VG

• Temerity: Condi DPS

Sabetha

• Cannons: Temerity and Abys

4 hours ago, Bone said:

If you need a sub I can be there.

Thanks thanks Bone. I believe we're good to go. 

Souless Horror Performance Log

Hi guys! I wanted to share my analysis of our Soulless Horror runs from this raid. We didn't kill this boss, and the question is why. Overall, I believe our biggest problem is walls. People are dying to walls too frequently and too early in the fight. In a few fights, having several people dead leads to us not having enough CC and then we all die. Yes, there were several runs where I messed up the pushing, but walls were more often the cause of wipes. 

If it motivates people, we could play a little game next raid and each time you die to a wall you have to give the group a gold (I will use the money to buy group food or something). 

If walls are a problem for you, consider practicing in a pug this weekend.

If you don't agree with my analysis, feel free to check out the stuff below and post your own suggestions:

Youtube: https://youtu.be/R1UZDUvHhMw

Pyro posted three runs on GW2 raidar if you want to check them out.

My tally of causes of deaths and wipes:

Run 1
May dead at 36%  wall
Wall at 22% took out Pyro, Vivid, Khani, Strange

Run 2
Golem pushing problems

Run 3
Party comp issues. We reset to fix the fury problem.

Run 4
Abys hit by vortex then wall

Run 5
May died to wall at 40%
Vivid died to wall at 24%
Pyro died to a wall at 9%
All died to not enough CC

Run 6
STrange and Pyro died to a wall at 52%

Run 7
Pushing problems 

Run 8 
Vivid died to a wall

Run 9 
Strange, May, Temerity all died to wall 50ish%

Run 10
Abys died to a wall 79%
Pyro died to a wall at 61%

Run 11
Temerity died to a wall 52%
May Died to wall
Naxia Died to wall at 28%
Not enough CC and we all died
This one had some golem problems but we worked around them

Run 12
Pyro died to wall at 33%
May died to vortex slash or maybe falling off the platform at 32%

Run 13 
Temerity and Khani died to wall at 47%
Not enough CC and we all die

Total wall kills over 13 runs:
May 5
Pyro 5
Vivid 3
Temerity 3
Strange 3
Khani 2
Abys 2
Naxia 1
Mevic 0
Maia 0

Times Maia messed up pushing: 3/13

Raid status update:

I want to let everyone know I'm not sure if we're going to have enough people to raid without either people bringing friends or getting someone off of lfg. Ive got replacements for Naxia and Strange, but Abys is a maybe and we still need a Druid. I'm fine with pugging if everyone agrees, but I'm also willing to cancel if people would rather do that. 

If we raid tonight, I propose we start with Matthias, then hit Wings 1 and 3. If we have any time left we could give Soulless Horror a few tries.

21 hours ago, Mold said:

Get a table for two...order two identical meals as a "romantic gesture"...wait 20 minutes...take both home...dolefully accept the compassion on your way out.

Wow. That's a next level strat if I ever saw one.

@spltscreen you've gotta do this and report back!

56 minutes ago, spltscreen said:

Thanks, Fred. Looking like I will be late to the bench tonight. Sorry about that, folks. 

No problem. Thanks to both of you!

Hey guys!

Tonight we'll start with Wing 5 and move to Wing 4 after break (around 9:55 ish). We have a new Druid joining us. See below for special assignments.

Soulles Horror: Mevic-Auramancer; Temerity-Scourge

Ice King/Eater of souls: Mevic-Auramancer

Dhuum: Maia-kiter; Greens: Naxia, Khani, Temerity (Mirage is still a thing, right?)

Deimos: Temerity-hand kiter 

Lol-wrote this at noon and forgot to post.

Hey guys. The plan for tonight is to start with Wing 5 and move to Wing 3 after break. I know things are in flux because of the balance changes. We will talk about what (if any) group wide changes we need to make tonight. If you want or need to make changes to your build, make sure you can still fill the role the group needs.

Special assignments:

Soulless Horror/ Ice King: Mevic-auramancer

Escort: Abys-back warg

PS I just found a new Druid who wants to trial with us. 

17 minutes ago, Mr.Pyropuffin said:

For @Maia's benefit we did Wings 1, 2, and up to Deimos of 4 on Monday

Thanks Pyro! 

I'll work on coming up with a plan. 

Hey Guys!

It's Dhuum time! I want us to get some quality time in with Dhuum while we are fresh tonight. So, we'll start with that and move to Wing 1 after our break. 

Dhuum

• Chronotank: Pyro
• Chrono: Naxia
• Druid: Rose
• Druid: Sub 
• Auramancer kiter: Maia
• BS: Khani
• DPS: Bone- DH
• DPS: Strange-Holo
• DPS: Abys-Weaver or Holo
• DPS: Temerity-Mirage with boon strip

Greens: Rose (1), Khani (2), Naxia (3)

Hey guys,

Trials continue tonight. Mevic is out this week, so we'll have to do some slight shifting around. Ser will be filling in on Monday and Bone will be with us on Wednesday. I also want us to shift our times slightly to work on Wing 5 more. We will do "old" content from 8:30 to 9:30ish and switch to Wing 5 for the rest of the time. We're starting with Wing 2 and will go to Wing 4 when we're done. We will take a 5 minute break at 9:30. See notes below for special assignments.

Wing 2 and 4

Matthias: Vivid-auramancer

Deimos: Vivid-hand kite

Wing 5

Soulless Horror

Chrono: Pyro

Chrono: Naxia

Druid (second push): Rose 

Druid (first push): Maia

Healer: Vivid-Auramancer 

BS: Khani

Scourge: Temerity 

DPS: Strange

DPS: Ser

DPS: Abys

18 hours ago, Zorlock said:

Can be there at 8:45 if needed

Thanks Zorlock! I believe we have a full roster, but I'll let you know if we need someone.

Thanks Khani! I hadn't seen that video before, but it was very clear. 

PS I have utmost confidence that after a few practice runs you'll be a pro at greens.

Hey guys,

Trials continue tonight. I've invited a new off chrono to join us, their name is Naxia. I want us to do "old" content from 8:30 to 9:55ish and switch to Wing 5 for 10-11. We're starting with Wing 1 and will go to Wing 3 when we're done. We will take a 5 minute break at 9:55. Everyone will be playing their regular roles. DPS players, please bring the best class for the encounter, but try to minimize switching (see snowcrows.com if you need suggestions.) See notes below for special assignments.

Wing 1 and 3

• VG: Temerity-Condi DPS (your choice)
• Escort: Mevic-Back Warg duty
• KC: All DPS needs to bring Holo, DH, or Weaver. If you don't have one already, please plan on finishing your impact sigil weapon in the next week or two (this is dpsers only).

Wing 5

Dhuum

Notes:

• Everyone please REMIND YOURSELF OF THE MECHANICS BEFORE THE RAID. (Suggestions: Snowcrows website, Dulfy, YouTube, NPC website has a few posts as well).
• We are going to start with a "safe comp" so we can focus on mechanics.
• If you run TACO or want to run it, there is a timer available that you can down load for the mechanics (https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/7jxow2/dhuum_timer_for_gw2taco/) 

Roles:

• Chronotank: Pyro
• Chrono: Naxia (guest)
• Druid: Rose
• Druid: Maia
• Auramancer kiter: Mevic
• BS: Khani
• DPS: Ser
• DPS: Vivid
• DPS: Abys
• DPS: Temerity
• DPSers: if one of you could bring Condi renegade or mirage for extra boon strip that would be great. Reply below to volunteer (or I will voluntell one of you at raid time.)

Greens will be: Maia, Rose, Khani (not necessarily in that order). Everyone else (except hopefully Pyro) could be called to be a back up green runner at any time so everyone needs to know how to do it.

Thanks guys!

Hey guys,

Trials continue tonight. I've invited a new chrono to join us. His name is Phillipe. Rose will be on Druid. We will do "old" content from 8:30 to 9:55ish and switch to Wing 5 for 10-11. We're starting with Wing 2 and will go to Wing 4 when we're done. We will take a 5 minute break at 9:55. Everyone will be playing their regular roles. DPS players, please bring the best class for the encounter, but try to minimize switching (see snowcrows.com if you need suggestions.) See notes below for special assignments.

Wing 2 and 4

Matthias: Mevic-auramancer

Deimos: Mevic- hand kite

Wing 5

Soulless Horror

• Chrono: Pyro
• Chrono: Phillipe (guest)
• Druid (second push): Rose (guest)
• Druid (primary push): Maia
• Auramancer: Mevic
• BS: Khani
• Scourge: Temerity 
• DPS: Strange
• DPS: Abys
• DPS: Vivid

30 minutes ago, Fred T W said:

My regular Wednesday thing is cancelled tonight, so I'll be around to fill if needed.

Awesome, thanks Fred!

Hey guys,

Trials continue tonight. I've invited a new Druid to join us (his name is Jordan). I want us to do "old" content from 8:30 to 9:55ish and switch to Wing 5 for 10-11. We're starting with Wing 1 and will go to Wing 3 when we're done. We will take a 5 minute break at 9:55ish. Everyone will be playing their regular roles. DPS players, please bring the best class for the encounter, but try to minimize switching (see snowcrows.com if you need suggestions.) See notes below for special assignments.

Wing 1 and 3

• VG: Strange-Condi DPS (your choice)
• Escort: Mevic-Back Warg duty (I think Soulbeast would be good but if you prefer something else that's fine).
• KC: All DPS needs to bring Holo, DH, or Weaver. If you don't have a weapon with an impact Sigil, please put that on your "to work on" list.

Wing 5

Soulless Horror

We are going with 3 druids tonight so we can focus on mechanics, namely walls and staying on the platform. Our dps is strong so that will be fine. This comp will also help with add control.

• Chrono: Pyro
• Chrono: Rose
• Druid (second push): Jordan
• Druid (primary push): Maia
• Druid (healer): Mevic
• BS: Khani
• Scourge: Vivid
• DPS: Strange-Renegade
• DPS: Abys- Holosmith
• DPS: Temerity

6 hours ago, spltscreen said:

I'll be available on the bench. And, I'll actually try to respond when coach calls my number this time! 

No worries Ser! That one was unexpected (and while we were on break). I really appreciate you supporting the squad 

The schedule tonight needs to be flexible because it's a trial week. We will do "old" content from 8:30 to 9:55ish and switch to Wing 5 for 10-11. We're starting with Wing 2 and will go to Wing 4 if that goes quickly. We will take a 5 minute break at 9:55. Everyone will be playing their regular classes. DPS players, please bring the best class for the encounter, but try to minimize switching (see snowcrows.com if you need suggestions.) See notes below for special assignments.

Wing 2 and 4

• Matthias-I want to use 2 healers, but if we need 3 Mevic will Druid and Maia will healing tempest
• Deimos-Temerity will hand kite

Wing 5

Soulless Horror

• Chrono: Pyro
• Chrono: Guest (Rose)
• Druid: Guest (Bowtothebow)
• Druid (pusher): Maia
• BS: Khani
• Scourge: Temerity 
• DPS: Strange-Renegade
• DPS: Mevic
• DPS: Abys- Holosmith
• DPS: Guest (Heyloskills.6190)

5 hours ago, Mold said:

Random stuff!!! Harumph. My event announcements were always carefully curated and topical....

Lol. 

5 hours ago, Mold said:

PS: sorry for the continued absence from the game; I'm working way the hell too much right now. I planned to be on for pickup raids only to be thwarted by a thorny email or surprise request from the boss. I hope to be back in the swing soon.

Real life first! Hopefully we'll see you in game soon! 

3 hours ago, Bone said:

Happy anniversary, Khani and Osh!

I'm so embarrassed I forgot to wish you guys a happy anniversary after raid! I hope it was a great one!

14 minutes ago, Mold said:

Sounds good:

Heal Rev: Bone

Druid: Khani

DH: EVERYBODY ELSEEEEEE

I apologize in advance if this goes south.

23 hours ago, Mold said:

That Rev shortbow skills is pretty OP for this application. I like it.

5 DHs....trap city; that seems fun. Are the guards all using GS pulls for breaks?

I guess if you have enough Feel My Wrath, and don't care about alacrity, then you probably don't need chronos. That makes sense. So, if we can get 4-5 DHs, then I'm down with 0 Chronos. If we can only pull 2-3, then I think we need to keep a chrono.

 

 

 

 

Of course, we could just bring a dps Condi renegade and keep our chronos.

I've got one too.