I have often wondered what drives people to do the things that they do. At about 10 PM, I saw someone advertise that they were looking for a healer to help fill out Kara. Nightbane and above were the only bosses left. I opted to join. I had nothing really going on and I was tired of reading. I brought in Saphfira to collect some badges along the way. We wiped three times against Nightbane and then cleared to Curator taking him down in the process.
Here’s where things got eyebrow raising.
One of the mages had to leave.
Then a druid just left the group and hearthed.
Subsequently, we lost a Priest due to a family emergency.
A rogue had to raid in 20 minutes.
WHAT THE HELL!?
I think we did pretty well for the most part. We wiped on Nightbane, people stayed. We killed Curator, people left. When you join a raid, there’s a level of expectancy that is involved. It’s expected that your next 2 or so hours will be free from any other activities or interruptions. Your Guild expects that. Pickup players expect that. What the heck’s the point of joining a Karazhan raid when you have to raid 30 minutes later? These people are on my blacklist and I’m sure they looked bad to everyone else. At least we cleared Prince. Then I checked the clock and it was 130 AM. I fell asleep.
But I didn’t leave my group hanging. I told them beforehand that I could guarantee awakeness until 130 AM. After that, all bets were off. I’m not as young as I used to be. I can’t stay up until 4 AM anymore.
Exam on Thursday and on Saturday. Reduced blogload this week. WTB guest posters.
Yeah, that’s why I don’t do as many instances as I’d like, I can never guarantee pure un-interrupted grouping time =P
Some people have or show no commitment to anyone or a group. Personal commitment I guess.
I couldn’t imagine showing up for a raid knowing that it can take some time and yet also knowing that you have to leave 30 min later. That’s just really bad!
Augh… that is so annoying. I’ve had that happen sometimes just as the group is walking into the instance. “sry g2g,” followed by So-and-So has left the group. Rar. If I’m not going to be able to stick around for the whole thing, I don’t even look for a group.
I guess your healing me on your priest in Kara!