Down, But Still Smiling
Last night was the latest in the series of Laid Back Raids. The plan was to tackle Molten Core and then move on to Blackwing Lair in the time available. Alas, best laid plans do not always come to fruition. As we congregated for Molten Core, I had decided to take my Death Knight, Fireflint, in hopes of a lovely new two handed weapon (perusing the loot tables showed me plenty of options) and inspire a flashier transmogrification. On this night I would be joined by Mrs. Amateur’s level 80 Warlock (great for summoning), Shoryl‘s level 56 Shaman, and Navimie(!) with her 75 Mage. Around the same time we realized I was the only one attuned, Matty and her 70 Druid joined in.
By the time the ladies were attuned it was on the latter side of 8:30, and we knew we had to tread somewhat carefully, and that Blackwing Lair would be another day. Our little Shaman may have walked into every room with the drums pounding and trumpets blaring. The minions loved turning her into a little pinata, despite our best efforts otherwise. About a half hour into our venture a guildmate came on, Magik. He grabbed his 85 Prot Pally and we summoned him into the fray just in time to clear Magmadar. After that, Navimie had to go about her daily life and she bid us fond farewell.
A short time later, Matty also had to part ways. We downed Garr and sure enough had Mage and Druid Tier gear drop. It stands to reason of course. Truth be told, I didn’t take my Rogue because I thought a different guildmate would be joining us. In total, 4 Rogue items dropped. Meanwhile, we had Warlock Bracers and a Paladin Belt. I think that was it for those of us stil in. At least Shoryl got two Tier pieces for her Shaman. Speaking of Shoryl, it was after Garr that she decided she was switching toons. I think she felt bad for being a giant sponge in the room. At the same time, our guildmate was also leaving. I think Game of Thrones + a slower run had him just not interested on this night.
So if you’re keeping track it was now myself on the DK, Mrs. Amateur and her Warlock, and now Shoryl on her 85 Pally. We burned through the rest of the Core with limited issue that I can think of. Alas, Ragnaros himself didn’t offer anything up to any of us. It capped off the night about right. Not to say we didn’t get anything out of the run. Not in the slightest. I think, and it’s honestly inevitable, it was just one of those nights. There weren’t too many of us and only a few were really into it. Rather than continue with the group, get frustrated and possibly pass that on to others, they simply decided to remove themselves from the run. I’m sure I’ll have a night where that happens. It didn’t stop the remaining three from channeling the Flintstones and having a gay old time. 
Claragh, Fireflint, and Gurdrid, standing tall at the end.
Some nights things go perfectly, and sometimes they don’t. Sometimes we have a near-full raid and others we’re left with just a few. But no matter what, we keep on going each week. Speaking of which, hopefully folks come to slay some dragons this coming weekend when we seek out Malygos and Sartharion!
I so wanted to be there for that one but daughter’s birthday celebration interfered. And ah oh, attuned you say? I’d better look into that in case you decide to do it again so I’ll be ready!
Happy Birthday daughter of Tome!
Thanks, I will tell her!
You can rest assured we’ll go again, and don’t worry about missing out. Khizzara was in the same boat…she got a surprise night out.
Happy Birthday to the daughter!
Oh good! Don’t want to miss it again!
I will admit I was feeling bad about being a big sponge; but at the same time, it wasn’t about who I was playing, it was about being there. And as you might have guessed by the way Gurdrid just plowed through the rest of the instance, I’m much more confident on her.
(Did you catch the “Oh, I don’t have enough mobs, let me taunt you, too, mr . Corehound?” )
Also, Gurdrid got some nice *not so gol-darned shiny* gold and silver boots. I think they will become a ceremonial set for her. She just thinks Tier 1 is so bright! She’s too busy slaying dragons and demons and elementals (oh my!) to shine her armor like Shoryl does all the time.
I forgot about those boots…
Honestly, I never have a problem with what level people bring. I wondered from the get go if we might be a touch underpowered and that’s why I was more than willing to switch it up. Figures, the one night no one was bringing an 85, lol.
Well, serves me right for only having enough time to cap out VP on my own paladin and leaving before the shoulder piece dropped. I have run MC so many times, but was all left-footed yesterday, including becoming attuned, which was someting I could have done in my sleep a few weeks ago. Sigh – big sigh. Apologies for leaving, but promise next time I’ll be more organized. Grand fun, as always~!
No worries about leaving. Or the attunement. No one really thought of it (shrug). Plus, the Warlock is attuned now and can summon.
And, yes, the gear was pretty much all Mage, Druid, and Rogue gear more than anything. I did get Shadowstrike, though. We’ll see if I build something for it…
I had fun playing with you guys, even though I’ve never grouped with anyone on my mage before and she is one sorely neglected toon. It was great to meet Shoryl (and I have never looked at her blogroll before so I was stunned to see myself on it so I quickly had to fix my own blogroll) and I have just realised who Carla Doak is (OMG slow much) wondering if that was Mrs Amateur (which clearly it was if I bothered to think properly, I was thinking she was a guildie ><) so…
I think I'd better stop writing before I shove the other foot into my mouth..
Honestly, it was just “most excellent” to have you along. I think back to the people who came on the two runs during my near retirement and the more I can do things with the folks from both sides (Horde & Alliance), the merrier!
Oh hai thar
*waves*