Well, for about a month or so (I'm horrible with time), Aurendar has wandered around all alone over on the Blackwater Raiders Realm. My days consist of running dailies, building rep and just hanging out in Dalaran or Stormwind.
Lately I've been contemplating a return to raiding. I have an alt over on Silvermoon where my beloved guild Summit now resides. While there, the guildies mentioned the need for additional DPS. Since they moved over to Silvermoon, they have steadily progressed leaving me well, behind.
Nonetheless, I can still DPS my ass off! It just won't be up to par with the rest of the guilds output. What to do, what to do.
Come September, the Darkmoon Faire will be going strong in Elwynn Forest and I will finally get to make the journey there and pick up my Darkmoon Card - Greatness! That will definitely help on the DPS output. I've also been scouring the Elitist Jerks fourms to tighten things up in the DPS arena. I found an awesome web bases tool called the Hunter DPS Analyzer! It's based on Shandara's DPS Spreadsheet. This should do wonders in tweeking every drop of DPS that I can possibly muster.
Bottom line though, more DPS means getting my ass into more heroics and for now, 10 man raids.
This, however, begs the question: Is my current lifestyle condusive to raiding?
I love raiding with every fiber of my being. The problem is the frequency that most raiders engage in the event. Being a family man, wife, dogs, job, picket fence, yard etc...etc....etc... Will I be able to carve out the time required to actually raid?
Summit (my guild of choice) raids Monday - Thursday. This is mainly 25 man progression raids. Friday - Sunday are 10 man optional raids. If I were to make the jump, I'd probably stick in the latter.
However!
A recent issue reared it's ugly head regarding casuals in 10 man raiding. It seems that if a "raider class" toon wants that 10 man spot, any casual lined up to run will get booted so the raider can go. Being a raider has to have it's perks after all. Just not sure how often I would actually see a raid if I go in as casual. I'm definitley not geared enough for 25 mans without being carried through so this will take some thought.
Oh, one other requirement, Maeliegh or Majesty MUST rejoin SUMMIT for all to be right with the world!
I'm giving it some thought and will make the decision soon!
~SjN (Aurendar)
I have days when I contemplate going back to raiding, then I remember why I quit and the idea doesn't show it's ugly head for a while. I hate the schedule, the rigidity, the competition. I like to just run around and do my thing! Which reminds, me, I recently got a HUGE achievement, so I'll probably be writing about that soon!!
I miss being able to talk to you regularly!! What's your toon on Silvermoon's name, she's going on my friend list.
<3!!
Posted by: Mae | 08/21/2009 at 06:52 AM
Her name's Aurendar!
I created a lowbie hunter so I could stay in touch with the gang! I know how ya feel about the contemplation. I love raiding but honestly don't feel I can commit to the rigorous hours.
Would love to come back as a casual and catch some raids when needed. Aur is just soooo bored over on BWR right now.
Posted by: SjN | 08/21/2009 at 07:18 AM
Sweet post David, you make a tremendous point about loving the job you do. It's amazing how much better you work and how much more creative your thinking gets when you're really engaged. Hope to read more great blogs like this!
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