Yikes, was that really it!? Those encounters were tons of fun but I'm sure we're all hoping that heroic mode will prove to be more of a challenge. We cleared in the middle of our 5th raid night. We decided to reset the instance at 7/8 while our buddies, who thought they were hot on our tail, extended just to beat us. This made our Alliance first kill that much sweeter and I must say that I actually tasted heaven in my mouth when Deathwing dropped! Oddly enough, heaven really does taste just like chicken. Too bad, so sad. Love ya fellas!

Success in Dragon Soul is really dependent on teamwork, patience, and focus fire. I noticed right away how important it was that everyone was able to watch their debuff timers and enemy cast bars. Target and assist macros were an absolute must. When a single player in the raid couldn't monitor these special events, they would wipe the group. Good thing <FoO> don't stand in the fire!

Our team did amazing. Every single person in the raid contributed and kicked ass! A special thanks to Detroitchamp for progressing with the group until 7/8. I look forward to progressing through the heroic content and hope to post an image of a heroic kill soon!

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Team "Dog Eat Dog":

Tanks - Ashamann (OT), Ulik (MT)
Healers - Altheâ, Perennial, Whackerzz
DPS - Babylonia, Detroitdemo, Kittyhawk, Tearix, Zaegis
Emotional Support - Mr. Bill

We finally brought the beast down and cleared Firelands!!! The "KTFA" Crew was Alliance first on each of the 7 encounters and we don't plan on losing any ground in heroic mode. This was extra special to me not only because of the "better thans" that quit to be super hard core, but also beating the transfer guild that came over just to beat us to it (and is now transferring off the realm with their tails between their legs). What a tasty treat victory can be! Not bad for a group that only runs 3 nights a week.

On a serious note, I'd like to thank The "KTFA" Crew for their dedication and professionalism. It's been a real honor and enjoyable experience running with you guys and I look forward to continuing through the content with you all. Also, let's all give a special farewell to Tearix who is going back to his studies for the school year!

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The "KTFA" Crew:

Tanks - Thorlind, Ulik
Healers - Darkener, Perennial, Whackerzz
DPS - Babylonia, Detroitdemo, Osarusan, Tearix, Tzpaladin

Great job guys! Our newly reformed 10-man group is starting to rock through the content. Ragnaros here you come!

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The "Knights of Agony":

Tanks - Arbiter, Drakovich
Healers - Paladist, Xshift, Zhazmanz
DPS - Acylies, Detroitchamp, Renshai, Rhianado, Windstrom

This is what I like to refer to as a Lunesta enraged, last-call beat down! The "KTFA" crew brought old uncle Nefarian down last night but it wasn't without a major effort. This encounter only becomes easy when everyone knows their role and we sure put the wipes in on this one to learn it. Great teamwork as everyone brought ideas and their best efforts.

The "KTFA" Crew:

Tanks - Thorlind, Ulik
Healers - Darkener, Msdolls, Whackerzz
DPS - Babylonia, Detroitdemo, Fractricide, Osarusan, Tearix, Tzpaladin

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Tanks - Gicidan, Zanzibarg
Healers - Bodicea, Chipalive, Ulik
DPS - Balhs, Detroitdemo, Sadgan, Sellik, Thorlind

Hey Hey King Slayers!!! Heroic mode here we come! This really is one cool encounter that ended with a short video on a new King being born. After we all took a picture with him, we sat on his lap and told him what we wanted for Winer Veil. As you can imagine, Zanzibarg asked for something disgusting and we were asked to leave.

I know a lot of you are working on this encounter right now and I hope everyone else gets in there soon to clear this. It was well worth the wipes.