Team RubiPam report:
After a break of several raid nights to give Thanael time to recover from his surgery and Xoff time to get back from Florida, and all of us time to absorb sad news of various sorts, Team RP got back to it at pretty much full strength (Zarjah is still subbing in fabulously for Heinkel, who we hope to get back with us next week) Monday night. We used the lockout Bemused still had to go straight to Dark Animus - we had done several pulls on him the previous two nights we had our regulars in raids, and so we had pretty much figured out the strategy. However, some miscommunication on placement for the first pull resulted in a pretty quick wipe, so WE ARE NOT REALLY COUNTING THAT ONE! Well, maybe as a half wipe. We took the floor again for our 1.5 pull, and by golly, we got him. Everyone fulfilled their assignments, and I think maybe everyone was alive at the end, which, as always, is the key. It was very satisfying, and excellent loot dropped, including the coveted Thunderforged version of the caster dps trinket Cha-Ye's Essence of Brilliance, which Mageartin snagged. When he announced this to Taymatt in guild chat, well, let's just say there was more than a little loot envy on display ("OMG!" "WHO STOLE THAT IT'S MINE!" and so forth), which of course was Mageartin's intended effect. So, we're 9/12 in TOT!
We then went on to do a few pulls on Iron Quon, which is not all that different from the LFR version except you have to, you know, organize your assault, something that is not in much demand on LFR. A priest whose name rhymes with Shamena had a leeetle difficulty not standing in the fire ( I mean, come on, when have we ever had to worry about not standing in fire in this game, amirite?), but we made progress, and I expect we will get this guy very soon.
We are now full speed ahead, lockouts from now on, no more farming until we have killed the Thunder King! I am now hopeful that we may be able to do that before the patch drops and this raid tier is nerfed by 20%, which has always been our goal.
I need to put here a special shout out to our tank emeritus Flintpaw, who is now literally in the fight of his life - we were all devastated to read of Flint's current health struggles, and we are all thinking of him and his family as they deal with it. Rubi, Bemused and I are sending many Healing Touches, Healing Rains and Prayers of Healing your way, Flint, and the rest of the raid stands ready at your side to do battle with this real life monster, in any way we can. We have the greatest faith in your strength and determination to beat this thing, and we look forward to seeing you in game, where we promise not to talk about anything but killing internet dragons, to give you the escape you so need and deserve. Many, many hugs to you!
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