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So, this is going to be a newbie guide to epics... it has a lot of OC references... but the rules apply to all epics.


[[File:Pheal gag.png|thumb]]
[[File:Pheal gag.png|thumb]]written by Shaelynne (modified from Koala's guide)


=== Pre-run: ===
NOTE: object counters no longer exist. Turn them in! Ask Shaelynne or another leader if you have questions.
* Realize that OC isn't that complicated--the basic rule is do as you're told and all will be well.
 
* Realize you could die, it's no biggie so don't freak out.
 
<u>Please do NOT ask an epic leader what time the epic starts. I get this question all the time and I've just stopped responding because there is only so many times I can say "read the epic board" without sounding like a broken record.</u> <u>It's one thing if we're 5 minutes past the start time and there is an issue delaying us, but asking before is just annoying.</u>
 
To be a productive member of any epic group you should have at least 20k HP (some require more), party heal, and incomplete heal. You should also have cure blind, aim, and retreat. 
 
For Icefall 1 you need 5k mana. Icefall 2 10k mana.     
 
=== Each epic is different, but general rules apply to every single one  ===
* You will die. A lot. Don't talk about it. Don't whine or complain. No one wants to hear it.
* '''<u>When you die, go back to the area immediately. Don't sit around healing in your manor or clanhall, if you're not ready for a "join late" or "last call" of some sort, you WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.</u>''' Heal once you're back in the area but don't spam yourself out.
* If you die right before we finish and we call for "everyone here" at that point, please let us know you're on the way. A quick "BRT" before you start the speedwalk to oc/icefall/inferno/etc is great because then we know you're active at the keys and otw.  


* Check the following settings (basic raid/epic settings)
* Check the following settings (basic raid/epic settings)
* Autoassist is off
* Autoloot is on
* Autoloot is on
* Autosac is off
* Autosac is off
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* Battlespam off
* Battlespam off
* Groupspam off
* Groupspam off
* Nospam on
* Nospam on (spamreduce)
* Go Neutral (unless ppal/strong align class) 


* Turn off all reminders/repop/gquest/etc notifiers that go to gtell
* Turn off all reminders/repop/gquest/etc notifiers that go to gtell  
* Minimize spam, turn off unnecessary channels etc.
* Minimize spam, turn off unnecessary channels etc.
* Damage 2 or 6 is good for minimizing attack spam
* Damage 2 or 6 is good for minimizing attack spam
* Stock up on mana potions
* Stock up on mana potions, heal pots, extreme pills (Icefall), banish/disen staves (winds)
* Bring a shield, any shield will do, you may not need it but it's good to have.  
* Bring a shield, any shield will do, you may not need it but it's good to have.  
* Do not follow self, you should be following the leader the entire time. If leader needs you to follow self, they will direct you. 
* Do keep chatter on gt TO A MINIMUM. Epic group is not actually a social hour as many might think. 


The Big Bad: Asvarien = the final boss, his room is the "down room" up from him is the "up room" (see below) Player Roles: main tank = Usually a t9, the first to move to a new room rescuers = Usually also t9s or strong high tiers, assist main tank by taking 1 mob each hitters = people who are engaged in fighting, usually autoattacking + phealing healers (chealers) = people NOT fighting, usually mixing pheal and chealing the tanks deadweight = people doing nothing, don't be this guy downhealer = people who go into the "down room" with Asvarien and cheal the tank, it's very important for the tank to live. uphealer = at the end, people below 35k hp will sit in the "up room" and cheal the downhealers when they come up and say heal Terminology:
'''If you have a question that's fine, but please do not expect the epic leader to answer questions during a run. '''


<nowiki>*</nowiki> signets = rings needed to pass by arbiters/keepers
'''They try their best sometimes, but they are also leading the group, so questions are a distraction.'''


<nowiki>*</nowiki> arbiters/keepers = guys you nod or bow to to pass by sections (prevents late joiners)
'''Ask someone you know who is in the run via tells for a quick response.'''


<nowiki>*</nowiki> maze part = part in the middle where there's a maze, wandering here = death
'''If you don't think they know the right answer, you can always note the leader after the run.'''  


<nowiki>*</nowiki> pheal = party heal, default action most of the time
The exception to this rule is "what do I do?" and "how do I get  back to you?" *** participating questions are encouraged!


<nowiki>*</nowiki> cheal = incomplete heal, you'll be directed to do this as needed
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> waves = at certain hp %'s Asvarien will call waves of mobs, these wreak havoc  on downhealers and tanks. To prevent them from overwhelming the party,  Asvarien will be resanced to slow down his droprate, and allow off-tanks to  clear the waves one by one.


<nowiki>*</nowiki> term = If you're lucky enough to have a paladin in the group, terminate is your  friend.
NOTE: Aardmush Script
A small box displays your status for Auto: Assist, Sac, Loot, and PK. Please check it out!


<nowiki>*</nowiki> autoattack = regular melee attack, usually you'll not be using attack spells but  instead will be doing pheal. NOT autoassist, it's generally best to engage manually.  Rules:  ********* Rule 1: Pay attention and do as you're told. *********
https://github.com/Kelaire/aardstuff
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> There's an implied truce during epic runs, don't pk people.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Don't spam commands, ever. You NEED to be able to react to changes  and spamming can cause problems. If you are phealing 5 rounds after  combat ends Androg will skullfuck you.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Don't spam gtell with stuff ESPECIALLY automessages and stuff  there's a lot going on so gtell needs to be mostly business.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Triggers off. Except utility stuff like potion tracking etc.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> NO BOTTING, shouldn't need to be reiterated but there you go.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you're confused, ask what you need to be doing.  When in doubt stand there without attacking and pheal
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you're told to use flee, don't use retreat
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> There's one part where you don't want to area attack, make sure you don't.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> If you're a t9 rescuer, rescue the tank once and once only, over rescuing  causes problems. If you don't rescue at all see deadweight above.  Starting the run:
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Take a deep breath, everything will be ok. Just don't panic and all will be well.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> A group leader will be designated, head to OC (usually the center) and follow  the group leader.
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> From here on in just follow instructions and try not to earn any DS points.
 
Good luck and hope for rank items!
 
<nowiki>----</nowiki>Guide taken from the Chaos Clan Website
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Latest revision as of 02:51, 22 December 2023

Pheal gag.png

written by Shaelynne (modified from Koala's guide)

NOTE: object counters no longer exist. Turn them in! Ask Shaelynne or another leader if you have questions.


Please do NOT ask an epic leader what time the epic starts. I get this question all the time and I've just stopped responding because there is only so many times I can say "read the epic board" without sounding like a broken record. It's one thing if we're 5 minutes past the start time and there is an issue delaying us, but asking before is just annoying.

To be a productive member of any epic group you should have at least 20k HP (some require more), party heal, and incomplete heal. You should also have cure blind, aim, and retreat.

For Icefall 1 you need 5k mana. Icefall 2 10k mana.

Each epic is different, but general rules apply to every single one

  • You will die. A lot. Don't talk about it. Don't whine or complain. No one wants to hear it.
  • When you die, go back to the area immediately. Don't sit around healing in your manor or clanhall, if you're not ready for a "join late" or "last call" of some sort, you WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. Heal once you're back in the area but don't spam yourself out.
  • If you die right before we finish and we call for "everyone here" at that point, please let us know you're on the way. A quick "BRT" before you start the speedwalk to oc/icefall/inferno/etc is great because then we know you're active at the keys and otw.
  • Check the following settings (basic raid/epic settings)
  • Autoloot is on
  • Autosac is off
  • Wimpy is zero
  • Battlespam off
  • Groupspam off
  • Nospam on (spamreduce)
  • Go Neutral (unless ppal/strong align class)
  • Turn off all reminders/repop/gquest/etc notifiers that go to gtell
  • Minimize spam, turn off unnecessary channels etc.
  • Damage 2 or 6 is good for minimizing attack spam
  • Stock up on mana potions, heal pots, extreme pills (Icefall), banish/disen staves (winds)
  • Bring a shield, any shield will do, you may not need it but it's good to have.
  • Do not follow self, you should be following the leader the entire time. If leader needs you to follow self, they will direct you.
  • Do keep chatter on gt TO A MINIMUM. Epic group is not actually a social hour as many might think.

If you have a question that's fine, but please do not expect the epic leader to answer questions during a run.

They try their best sometimes, but they are also leading the group, so questions are a distraction.

Ask someone you know who is in the run via tells for a quick response.

If you don't think they know the right answer, you can always note the leader after the run.

The exception to this rule is "what do I do?" and "how do I get back to you?" *** participating questions are encouraged!


NOTE: Aardmush Script A small box displays your status for Auto: Assist, Sac, Loot, and PK. Please check it out!

https://github.com/Kelaire/aardstuff

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