Wildstar Wildstar 20 & 40 man raids (PAX East)

[Simpwn]

Here's some footage of the 20 and 40 man raids shown at PAX East this weekend.

 

[Zakis]

I was there...that stuff looks AMAZEBALLS.

 

[ToxicAsF]

I was there...that stuff looks AMAZEBALLS.

Yeah, being the first to see reveals like these are always fun. Plus, being part of the crowd reactions really gets you amped up!

 

[OneWhoRuns]

Wow, just getting that little taste of what is to come looks absolutely amazing! Hype level reaching critical mass!

 

[Simpwn]

Those boss mechanics at the end of that video are something unique and a fun challenge I look forward to. It'll be nice to have some new mechanics to learn and grind through.

 

[ToxicAsF]

Those boss mechanics at the end of that video are something unique and a fun challenge I look forward to. It'll be nice to have some new mechanics to learn and grind through.

One thing that really enticed me is how they were REALLY going into detail on their development of raids during the panel. They wanted to make sure that there were no "trash mobs" (but would be smaller encounters that were active, fun, and rewarding). There were no fights or moments (down to every few seconds) where there is no lull for ANY roll. Even when moving from one fight to the next, there are dangers to be had.

It's a CONSTANT action event with tons of new combat and, of course, shinies.

Also, remember -

20 mans have Epic (purple) gear.
40 mans have Legendary (Orange) gear.
Certain bosses in 40 man have Artifact (Pink) gear.

And, dropped gear isn't necessarily it's highest form, but require quests / actions to be had to actually make them stronger. AWESOME.

 

[Baldoraxx]

I'll be the newb here. Can you casually join these raids and still do pretty good?

 

[ToxicAsF]

I'll be the newb here. Can you casually join these raids and still do pretty good?

Probably not. They will definitely require some consistency in terms of learning mechanics, positioning, and gated gear content. If you have decent level 50 gear from dungeons, you'd mostly be good for 20, but I'd think not for 40. So as time progresses, the less you raid, the further behind you'd be (and that's kind how it should be).

 

[OneWhoRuns]

I'll be the newb here. Can you casually join these raids and still do pretty good?

They have emphasized that the raids are catered the hardcore, but the true difficulty wont be known until we can fully get into them. From the look of them though, they look intense and fun.

 

[Baldoraxx]

Ah... well that answers my questions. I was hoping to pop on and do it every so often. But i guess i'll leave that to Dainjres expertise and i'll stick to mine in PvE

 

[OneWhoRuns]

I love how they are pushing past the "just log on for raid time" set of play with their raids through imbuement. It gives you more to do and try to achieve then only doing raids and whatnot if you want to get the best of the best for gear. Also hearing about the expansive runecrafting system was great to hear and that there are so many different ways to possibly max out or adjust your character to your needs. Being able to choose set bonuses adds a new element into the elder game that makes it even more fantastic.

 

[Simpwn]

I love how they are pushing past the "just log on for raid time" set of play with their raids through imbuement. It gives you more to do and try to achieve then only doing raids and whatnot if you want to get the best of the best for gear. Also hearing about the expansive runecrafting system was great to hear and that there are so many different ways to possibly max out or adjust your character to your needs. Being able to choose set bonuses adds a new element into the elder game that makes it even more fantastic.

It sounds like they are also giving non-hardcore raiders a chance to get improve their gear with these same systems.

 

[Cyberwalrus]

I laughed so hard at the last part of the video. That is freaking awesome.

 

[ToxicAsF]

It sounds like they are also giving non-hardcore raiders a chance to get improve their gear with these same systems.

Elder Gems - Purchase items of all types including raid gear (but can only buy raid gear that drop off bosses that you have already killed and is a back-up for drops that don't drop).

Decent system IMO.

 

[dainjre]

So stoked. Love the dungeons, cant wait for the raids.

 

[Hauntie]

Looks good! Can't wait!

 

[Brigga]

I'm pumped.....I miss raiding with a competent group of people.

 

[ToxicAsF]

I'm pumped.....I miss raiding with a competent group of people.

/cough

I shall use this as a time to remind people, recruitment is a team effort from the entire team. Please do your part so we can have a competent raid/pvp/fun group of people.

 

[Brigga]

/cough

I shall use this as a time to remind people, recruitment is a team effort from the entire team. Please do your part so we can have a competent raid/pvp/fun group of people.

Trust me every time i'm talking to people about wildstar or anything really i make note that i'm a part of an awesome gaming community call ALTTABME.

 

[ToxicAsF]

Trust me every time i'm talking to people about wildstar or anything really i make note that i'm a part of an awesome gaming community call ALTTABME.

<3 was not directed to anyone directly, just your post reminded me to remind everyone