Bad group?

Post by Grimblood

Hell-o!

Just wondering that are hunters supposed to always be on top 2 of damagemeter list when running instances (usually the magicfolk being the other)? Or have I just had bad luck with groups..? I've been in all kinds of groups and was surprised that hunters had such damage output! I use volley alot tho...

Thanks.

EDIT: Asking only 'cause my friend-in-arms was surprised too. :)

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Post by Grimblood

So is "the right target" then USUALLY the strongest? The boss or "leader" of the scene, if one exists?

And sorry, I AM new to the game, but what so you mean by wiping? Wiping the scoreboard?

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No offense to anyone anywhere...well, at least outside WoW...ok, hunters mainly :)

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Post by Grimblood

Thanks for the tips...and criticism. It's always welcome!! ;) I play like I play and constantly look for a way to enhance my tactics and efficiency. So please do share your thoughts and criticism, I can take it. But in the end the truth is that any kind of playstyle CAN be good and efficient if you possess the KNOW HOW! Of course it goes without saying that nothing can match what one can learn through experience, but it is not written that the usual way is the ONLY way. ;)
And please, no "YES-NO-YES-NO" -debates. Need arguments, reasoning! :D

Post by hezec

Important things in a group:
1. Keep that assigned target trapped!
2. Do damage to the main target. Spamming steady shot is generally the best way, try to get a auto-steady-auto-steady... rotation going. Arcane shot and multi-shot (be careful with CC'd targets, tho) are fairly good; stings are just a waste of mana in most cases.
3. If you do draw aggro, do not instantly feign. The mob will most likely then attack the healer who can't stand as many hits as you (excluding shield-wearing paladins, they have the armor value of a tank and bubbles). Just hope the tank will taunt the mob back asap.
4. Use your 'support' abilities like Aspect of the Wild (when needed of course, otherwise hawk/viper) and especially Misdirect. They're meant to be used and not just sit in your spellbook.

And yes, when played well a hunter can do extremely high damage. However, if you did more damage than a caster (mage?) with frequent use of volley and other stuff like that... sounds like the caster didn't know his class perfectly well either.

Post by Grimblood

Well don't let the use of volley get exaggerated! It's not like I use it constantly. More like when there's lots of (usually non-elite) trash critter-like mobs like Carabs and those little spiders in RFD... Otherwise I use Arcane shot, various stings and Concussive shot + when, and if, in melee range, I use Traps and of course WING CLIP! :)

I suppose the high damage output income is due to the damage done by Volley on several mobs at the same time. I mean if you count together i.e. 50 DPS times 6 (mobs) for 5 seconds = 1500 damage. And couple of those during instance is enough extra to compete with the casters I guess...? Who knows. :)

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Post by Grimblood

Being high on the damage meter is obviously always fun. But never forget that being the best damage dealer is secondary to making the group survive. ^^

It always saddens me to see some person spamming damage meters non-stop in raids cuz he's doing pretty good damage, then only to wipe the raid due to some stupid mistake.

Word.

Bad group?

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