The competition is what brings me back to the server honestly. I take breaks here and there when I get tired of the politics/petitions which is a byproduct of it though without a doubt. I am sure this is the case with a lot of players who have raided at the high end on this server.
I think Daldaen's idea would make it more accessible for more casual players no doubt. It still wouldn't stop the skilled players who invest time and effort more than those casual players from getting the majority of the targets. Honestly, the end game raid scene on this server is more about innovating inside the rule book to secure mobs. You use the game mechanics in front of you to make things easier. Emergent gameplay is alive and well on this server.
Instances would take away the parts of raiding that makes this server unique. You have to make split second decisions and have them work out in your favor to win mobs. These decisions have moving parts and people that have to work together and communicate or it all falls apart. It takes time to build that communication and teamwork up to make it run flawlessly and smooth in the situations this server presents. People who invest the time to perfect that will have success.
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