I was wondering, specifically about the last boss and the three levitating platforms. What I know is that if you stay inside the circle AOE while the platforms are forming, you take considerable damage.
I've always waited outside the AOE for the platform to form, and then immediately move onto the platform. This allows me to avoid some extra damage, while still getting on the platform in time to avoid his earthquake move.
Yet, last night I was insulted, berated and called something along the lines of a total idiot for doing so.
So, how does everyone else handle this mechanic?
Syrcus Tower - Last Boss: How do you handle this mechanic?
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07-17-2014, 12:20 AMNorthernLadMSPSyrcus Tower - Last Boss: How do you handle this mechanic?
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07-17-2014, 12:29 AMAmyNeudaiz
It's because the mechanic is that the more people go in the circle the less damage everyone takes. You being outside the circle - intentionally - makes everyone else take more damage and could even cause people to die.
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07-17-2014, 12:42 AMNoctisUmbra
One player from each alliance team gets targeted with the black circle aoe. That player positions the aoe appropriately while the rest of his/her team stacks in it to share the damage it deals, and then remains in the field it generates so they can levitate and avoid Xande's Ancient Quaga.
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07-17-2014, 01:07 AMgodwin
Basicly get into cloud ull take some DMG depending on how many are in there but ull avoid ancient quakega which can kill u.
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07-17-2014, 01:12 AMzemogFC
You went midlander and now look at you... ditzy. Should have stayed highlander!
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07-17-2014, 01:16 AMNorthernLadMSPLOL maybe I should have.Quote:
Originally Posted by zemogFC
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07-17-2014, 01:28 AMzemogFC
Psshh!! Have you seen the way you run!!?
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07-17-2014, 01:29 AMNorthernLadMSPLOL yes, that is the one part I don't like about midlander. Oh, and how they jump.Quote:
Originally Posted by zemogFC
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07-17-2014, 01:32 AMDeuxclydionThat guide was based off the write-up I did on Reddit on patch day and I should really clean it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by zemogFC
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07-17-2014, 01:54 AMzemogFClol every time I see a midlander jump I think they're saying "EEK a mouse!!". Or having a mid-air seizure.Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthernLadMSP
Oh nice you wrote that? It really helped me with the Scylla fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deuxclydion
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07-17-2014, 02:22 AMAlmalexiaMost folks prefer to hug and heal through the burst. The damage is not that much and the next big AoE is nullified by levitate.Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthernLadMSP
Not worth mentioning with everyone ilvl 90+, but you can still set your eyes to roll mode. -
07-17-2014, 02:37 AMNorthernLadMSPOk. Well, no biggie. I was doing it differently (this is how I was told when I first ran it). What bothered the crap out of me is that these two people started right on me about how much of an idiot I was, and wouldn't stop until I left the instance after the loot rolls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Almalexia
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07-17-2014, 04:53 AMzemogFC
You don't know all the mechanics for week-old content!!! Noob!!!
The people are what makes CT, CT. Such a joy. -
07-17-2014, 06:09 AMNutz
So that's how that works. I was wondering because the only time that ever targeted me everyone ran away from me and I died, lol.
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07-18-2014, 06:39 AMPetiteMalFleur
Did the alliance wipe? No? Did anyone die? No? Then they were just making drama.
The damage is shared? I always just waited until the aoe went off before stepping in. I'll pile in with everyone else next time. If those running away from everyone die then I guess it makes sense. -
07-18-2014, 06:47 AMNorthernLadMSPNope, no one died. No one even came close to dying. No wipes, and the last boss was beaten in one try.Quote:
Originally Posted by PetiteMalFleur
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07-18-2014, 11:05 AMHaelseMikiro
I always try to stay in the black area with my party to share the damage.
Unless they aren't in melee range. Then I'll keep attacking the boss and run to the Levitate platform after he starts casting Ancient Quakega.
Please, community, place the platforms close to the boss so melee dps can continue -
07-20-2014, 05:55 AMSpartDon't worry Northern, at least you're giving it a solid try...only way to learn, right? I did ST for the third time a day or so ago using DF, and the other 2 tanks were brand newer than even me. I was picked to MT, but still barely knew the fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by NorthernLadMSP
We got to the final boss, I was doing great then SPLAT, I got up not knowing what happened, after my 3rd death, I figured out the purple circles protect. If you're wondering why it took 3 deaths, I can just say that even though my group had quite a few people in it, nobody was willing to help, but raids with DF strangers simply put aren't nice or helpful. I didn't mind doing the event, but for the people in the alliance shouting "u suck @ MT!" on the new event, seems...well typical ^^
I guess all we can hope for is that they get a big repair bill and eventually grow into an adult.