Another question one could ask as well is, "How good are the healers?" Granted, in the 40-man raids with lots of backup, it isn't quite an issue a lot of the time, excepting possibly the boss fights where you need to conserve your mana since they do run long. Sure, they're getting a lot of healers into the big guild, but are they the players that are needed?
As to, "How can I win?" The guild I'm in has recently had a few players (not just healers) pulled away partly because of the whole endgame raiding issue. We just don't have the numbers to do these on our own. We've tried teaming up with some other guilds, but there've been unfortunately too many issues arising (loot distribution being one of the main ones). And when they've got most of their blue sets and are eyeing the epics... how much can you really do? Some are altruistic enough that they'll stay around to help the lower levels get caught up, and to be honest, those are the type you'd like to keep around. Others start alternate characters to bide the time. For those who really want to go for the loot/etc... I can't think of a good answer really.
I wish Blizzard would put out a HARD 5-man, instance. One that players have to be decently geared and skilled at to play. As much fun as the groupwork which is required for a 40-man raid is, it doesn't have quite the excitement nor the dynamics of a 5-man run. With the recent nerfs to all the regular L60 instances, I'm rather disappointed...
As to, "How can I win?" The guild I'm in has recently had a few players (not just healers) pulled away partly because of the whole endgame raiding issue. We just don't have the numbers to do these on our own. We've tried teaming up with some other guilds, but there've been unfortunately too many issues arising (loot distribution being one of the main ones). And when they've got most of their blue sets and are eyeing the epics... how much can you really do? Some are altruistic enough that they'll stay around to help the lower levels get caught up, and to be honest, those are the type you'd like to keep around. Others start alternate characters to bide the time. For those who really want to go for the loot/etc... I can't think of a good answer really.
I wish Blizzard would put out a HARD 5-man, instance. One that players have to be decently geared and skilled at to play. As much fun as the groupwork which is required for a 40-man raid is, it doesn't have quite the excitement nor the dynamics of a 5-man run. With the recent nerfs to all the regular L60 instances, I'm rather disappointed...
Onyxia:
Kichebo - 85 NE Druid
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
Kichebo - 85 NE Druid
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.