Quote Originally Posted by Eidolon View Post
Fun fact: One person being i179 does not mean the entire party is. You can't carry DPS on bismark-EX alone. Tanks can help make up for it (Especially Warriors right now. Dat Warrior) but honestly, this is one of the biggest issues most parties have when doing Bismark - the DPS check.

As for the topic at hand? I really hope they don't delay Alexander release. I think us raiders would -love- some more content to sink our teeth into. We already delayed content for the more casual crowd to be able to slowly progress and get there at a reasonable time, and I think two weeks was more than enough.

Them releasing Alexander doesn't affect your enjoyment of the early game. Take your time, keep leveling up. Keep in mind the first tier is all that's coming out, and it will be easily puggable. So no matter when you get there, you'll have an easy time with it. Don't feel forced to go faster than you need to.
Fun fact: The forerunners in my FC downed it in IL160 or less - some of their pieces are even those IL142/146 from The Vault/The Library lol. Probably it's just the level of skill difference.

In any case, yes 2 weeks is enough. I've already have both BRD and MCH at 60 and geared, and there's till one week left. Probably can get a crafter job or two to 60 as well and meanwhile slack in the inn to watch those cut-scenes lol.

I'm pretty sure Alex Normal will be put on farm on the very first week as well, so that's more time to level other stuffs before Alex Savage hits.