EpicGuides:Epic Newbie Guide

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.

Pre-run: 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.

• Check the following settings (basic raid/epic settings)
• Autoloot is on
• Autosac is off
• Wimpy is zero
• Battlespam off
• Groupspam off
• Nospam on
• Go Neutral (unless ppal)

• 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
• Do keep chatter on gt TO A MINIMUM. Epic group is not actually a social hour as many might think.

* signets = rings needed to pass by arbiters/keepers

* arbiters/keepers = guys you nod or bow to to pass by sections (prevents late joiners)

* maze part = part in the middle where there's a maze, wandering here = death

* pheal = party heal, default action most of the time

* cheal = incomplete heal, you'll be directed to do this as needed

* 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.

* term = If you're lucky enough to have a paladin in the group, terminate is your friend.

* 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. *********

* There's an implied truce during epic runs, don't pk people.

* 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.

* Don't spam gtell with stuff ESPECIALLY automessages and stuff there's a lot going on so gtell needs to be mostly business.

* Triggers off. Except utility stuff like potion tracking etc.

* NO BOTTING, shouldn't need to be reiterated but there you go.

* If you're confused, ask what you need to be doing. When in doubt stand there without attacking and pheal

* If you're told to use flee, don't use retreat

* There's one part where you don't want to area attack, make sure you don't.

* 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:

* Take a deep breath, everything will be ok. Just don't panic and all will be well.

* A group leader will be designated, head to OC (usually the center) and follow the group leader.

* From here on in just follow instructions and try not to earn any DS points.

Good luck and hope for rank items!

----Guide taken from the Chaos Clan Website