Quote Originally Posted by StrejdaTom View Post
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Sir, I absolutely agree on the Ramuh Ex thing. I know no one, I mean literally no one who would be willing to do Ramuh EM without being forced to do it.
I mean yeah, we have to do it to farm ponies, but it is the most annoying fight ever.. probably because of the random element.
/agree

This is always my argument against 'random' mechanics. The random ones are more forgiving if you screw up, otherwise it is unfair, which in turn makes the fight a complete joke if you are with an organized group.

Ramuh Ex in DF/PF can be a complete and utter clusterfuck with a group of randoms, Shiva Ex is about 1million times easier in a DF/PF.
However Ramuh Ex in an organized group is a complete snooze fest and far too easy.

FCOB has the right amount of random for me. Scripted fights/orders or mechanics with a random element to them which forces you to pay attention and react accordingly.

T10 - Set mechanics in the last phase, but random order.
T11 - Random tethers and the river/sea
T12 - No random really, other than who gets the initial brand and the blue/redfires.
T13 - Megaflares yo.