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Tag Archives: Raiding
All I want for Sentinel’s Fate
In many ways a new MMO expansion is like Christmas time. The launch date is filled with wonder, excitement and hope. Every player has things on their list that they would really like to see and I am no different. … Continue reading
Guild recruiting for the rest of us
If there is anywhere that I am deficient as a guild leader it is in the recruitment department. It is the one aspect that I simply do not want to do and I am not very good at it. During … Continue reading
MMO Raids, is twelve the new twenty-four?
In the WoW: Wrath of the Lich King expansion players were treated to a lot of two group content. This was due in part to how popular Karazhan proved to be. Similarly, I’ve found that the developers of EverQuest II … Continue reading
MMO raiding etiquette
MMOs, like real life, have social conventions that should be followed by all. The idea of common courtesy and proper etiquette should not be abandoned simply because players are not able to look into each other’s eyes. Despite that fact, … Continue reading
EverQuest 2 Week Part 2
EverQuest 2 week continues here on Epic Slant as I look at the various aspects that make up my favorite MMO! I’ve been playing for just over two months now and I’m still picking back up on all the intricacies … Continue reading
How to lead a raid Ferrel style
I’ve covered a lot of topics on guild leadership over the life of Epic Slant. Most of my articles focus on how to be a better leader or reflect on management theory issues. Sometimes I forget about the practical application … Continue reading