EpicGuides:Epic Newbie Guide

written by Shaelynne (modified from Koala's guide)

NOTE: the following epics have object run counters

Genie - Carpet (if you get two, you can merge, game mechanic)

Inferno - Lodestone (can't merge)

Oradrin's Chosen - Mark of Oradrin (can't merge)

Please do NOT ask an epic leader what time you're starting an epic. 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.

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.