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Old 02-02-2013, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SupaflyIRL [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
So, wouldn't guilds just sock up to the late window designated rotation time instead of the window end time to snipe the mob on their off week?
No one does this now, why would it be different with a rotation?

The reason people sock now 9 times out of 10 is because a mob is VERY late in their window and you know for a fact that they are going to spawn very soon. Other than some Full Circle 72 hours socking that has been going on lately (wow guys wow) I haven't seen much early-mid window socking going on.

We could also agree amongst ourselves to some sort of entry challenge to get into the rotation. For example your guild must have killed that target at least once (in the last 6 months?) to be eligible for the late window rotation.

It boils down to this. Late window sock your guild has roughly 1/3 chance to lottery the mob. Late window rotation your guild (likely) gets 1/3rd of the late window spawns (more for TMO cause well they can field a force 24/7).

Under the current regime 150+ people typically put in 6 or so hours for 1/3rd the loot.

With a late window rotation a couple trackers have to put in 6 or so hours for 1/3rd the loot and the opportunity for your guild to clean up more if another guild wipes.