Thread: 56 People. 3 Strongholds. 1 Event.

Hi everyone. I just wanted to share this and put it up as a suggestion for something to do on other servers as well, if you're interested.

A friend on Saronia started with a blog post to organize an event where people could gather together and attack the beastmen strongholds in order to gain the "Bane of the Tribes" Achievement. At the designated time on a Sunday night, anyone and everyone was welcome regardless of LS or class.

Word spread, and in all we had 56 people -- 7 full parties. Each party had a tank, attackers, and healers. And we literally stormed all 3 strongholds together.

It was kind of crazy with so many people, but it sure was epic!

Each party took turns claiming the Bosses at each stronghold, and everyone supported each attack. We all got our achievements and some great pictures and memories as well.

My blog posts and pictures about the night -- in English this time. ^^
Warning: mild RP tone

Laying Siege to the Strongholds - Part 1
Laying Siege to the Strongholds - Part 2

looks like a well planned event. 56 people seems like alot for the strongholds though. we were able to get the natalan and kobold complete with 7 people though. we did wind up needing 8 for the amaljah.

it is good to see that many people working together for a goal. it'd be really nice if they did put some events in the game after the servers are taken care of that actually needed multiple parties to complete.

Originally Posted by darkstarpoet1

looks like a well planned event. 56 people seems like alot for the strongholds though. we were able to get the natalan and kobold complete with 7 people though. we did wind up needing 8 for the amaljah.

it is good to see that many people working together for a goal. it'd be really nice if they did put some events in the game after the servers are taken care of that actually needed multiple parties to complete.

We had no idea so many would show up.

With so many people we couldn't see everyone and monsters would pop in and out of view unless you were actively engaging them.

56 people was excessive and you definitely don't need that many to clear the strongholds... but it sure was fun. ^^
It was a nice way to meet people who I had never interacted with before.

Depending on how many people there are, it might be better to split into 2 groups and attack different targets or go in 2 waves. But seeing so many people rushing into the strongholds was pretty amazing.

Originally Posted by Mikita

We had no idea so many would show up.

With so many people we couldn't see everyone and monsters would pop in and out of view unless you were actively engaging them.

56 people was excessive and you definitely don't need that many to clear the strongholds... but it sure was fun. ^^
It was a nice way to meet people who I had never interacted with before.

Depending on how many people there are, it might be better to split into 2 groups and attack different targets or go in 2 waves. But seeing so many people rushing into the strongholds was pretty amazing.

oh yeah i can imagine. it would have been chaotic, but i can be sure it was a blast. i was just sayin i wish they put in the events that needed more than a single party.

<3 Cool~ lol

That's awesome. Mysidia needs to do something like that. I need to interact with more people damn it!

Originally Posted by Rau

how did your computers not all die?

Because the engine only support 20 character models on screen :P

It would have been even better if you could see everyone on screen, maybe the hamlet defenses will be the type of mass PvE content where you need that many people (in 2.0).