EQ2: Raid = death?

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I saw mention elsewhere of an apparent addage that "raid = death". Now, not
having a character over level 12 yet (just now getting a feel for what
class I ultimately want to play), I've obviously not seen any raid content
yet. Can someone elaborate on this a bit?

Additionally, I have often wondered about the heroic opportunity and it's
level of import in a raid encounter.

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On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 14:16:12 GMT, Rumbledor wrote:

> I saw mention elsewhere of an apparent addage that "raid = death". Now, not
> having a character over level 12 yet (just now getting a feel for what
> class I ultimately want to play), I've obviously not seen any raid content
> yet. Can someone elaborate on this a bit?
>
> Additionally, I have often wondered about the heroic opportunity and it's
> level of import in a raid encounter.

That was me. But it just isn't EQ2 for me. It was the same in EQ1 (and
DAoC). I've (and my wife) have just had *very* bad luck on raids. We
haven't been on one where either her or I (or both) hasn't walked away
without a death (or multiple). Picture a Raid roach spray commercial in
your head... I'm the roach.

As far as Ho's are concerned I think in EQ2 they'll be as much a part of
raids as in regular groups. Since the raid content in EQ2 is (purportedly)
on a much smaller scale (I've read of 2 to 3 groups max) while EQ1's max is
(I could be wrong) 72 players. It will certainly help the encounter but I
doubt if it became the defining raid maneuvers such as chain CH's and other
assorted EQ1 tactics. Look at it like a nice bonus.
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RJB
12/9/2004 9:52:20 AM

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