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ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« on: September 10, 2020, 02:33:18 AM »
The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part


Zone & Instance Info

Gather Zone: The Eastern Wastes
NPC Name: Dagmar Midcap
NPC Location: Find path (CTRL-F)

Keyword to Enter:ready


Flag & Key Requirements

Zone Flag: None
Event Key: None
Group Mission: None
Event Flags: None
 
* Minimum to be Piggy/85'/pushed into raid: None.


Brief Event Overview

Event is triggered.  No trash to clear.  20 minute timer.

Event takes place on 5th level of Tower of Frozen Shadow.  From ZL go all the way north and take hallway on the right and click mirror.

Four bosses affiliated with bride: Eugie, Lerty, Tihgren, Vyakna

Four bosses affiliated with groom: Otdd, Pelpa, Uenlarc, Varjie

Each time a boss is killed either Daman or Nosja HP drop by 5% depending on the affiliation of boss that was killed.

When a boss is killed it respawns shortly after.

Players emoted that the usher requires their attention.  Players must move to a golem usher, target the usher and follow keyword dialog.  As a result of the dialog the player will receive one of two debuffs indicating which side the player is affiliated with (Bride's Side or Groom's Side).  Player must then move to the opposite side affiliated with and focus their attention towards defeating those wedding party bosses.

Failure to speak with usher in a timely fashion when emoted results in a undead Dancer add penalty.  In addition, player that failed is dragged around the outer ring of event area by Dancer.

Being on the wrong side (ie, opposite of affiliation) results in death by a Target AE 109k DD (Ire of the Bride or Doom from the Groom).  The DD is amplified by 2500%+ due to the bride/groom debuff on player.



Strategy

Players emoted move to golem usher, use keyword, get debuff, move to proper side, assist and kill opposing wedding party bosses.

Dancer penalty add for each player usher emoted that does not speak with usher in a timely fashion.

When you're already affiliated and you die, once rez'd, you need to re-hail the Usher to become affiliated again.  Not doing so results in a dancer add.

Dancer adds disrupt the raid and SLOW US DOWN when we have to kill them.  The event is TIMED.

Only tanks assigned to bosses are exempt from usher emote.  If you're not assigned to tank then you're not special.

All other players docked 5 DKP for each usher emote they fail.  Fail two emotes, get benched.  Fail three get removed from the raid.

You can be emoted MORE THAN ONE TIME during the event.  Expect it to happen and be ready.


Usher Emote Setup:

Setup a keyword hotkey using one of the examples below:

Example 1:

/tar a_golem_usher

/pause 5

/say Show me to my side


Example 2: With pause on same line

/tar a_golem_usher

/pause 5, /say Show me to my side


When emoted by usher, move to "a golem usher", target the golem and use your keyword hotkey and you get a debuff.

Triggers will fire when usher emotes you as well as when you are debuffed; letting you know the SIDE TO MOVE TO and WHAT TO KILL (Zombies or Mummies).


Staggers Emote & Bane Damage Opportunity using Mez:

Use MEZ to bane damage bosses that stagger emote.  Trigger will fire notifying boss that "staggers".  Mez bane against staggers bosses reportedly stops the staggering.

Example: SOMEBOSS staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.

Note: Reportedly bosses resisting things that should not be resistible.



Tanks:
- Tanks assigned to Bride affiliated bosses
- Tanks assigned to Groom affiliated bosses
- Tanks for bosses keep your respective boss on the correct side of room
- Have a target hotkey at the ready to pickup your boss when it respawns


Healers: TBA


MA Kill Order/Notes:
- Dancers - If no dancers up, work bosses on X/Y side as discussed during prep/TBA
- Alternate between Bride and Groom bosses to delay activation of the Bride/Groom as late as possible to avoid having to tank it until necessary

That's it for now!

This is a preliminary write up, which will be amended accordingly based on our experiences and feedback provided by our raiders.

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Details of NPCs/Mechanics



Bride & Groom

Wedding ceremony.  Daman is bride.  Nosja is groom.

Players targeted and affiliated with either bride or groom.

Bride affiliated emote: Soandso is affiliated with the bride, Daman.

Groom affiliated emote: Soandso is affiliated with the groom, Nosja.

A BRIDE boss is killed:
Daman laments, 'How could this happen? Must I lose ALL of my dearest friends before you're satisifed, Nosja?'

A GROOM boss is killed:
Nosja cries out, 'No! I won't forgive you for this, Daman! I won't let you drag my loyal companions down with you!'

Bride - Daman - Active:
[Sat Sep 12 23:19:36 2020] Daman shouts, 'What good is having loyal friends by your side if you have to do EVERYTHING yourself? Come here, you little meddlers!'


DamanWhen active, casts on its current target: Always a Bridesmaid - Increase Hit Dmg Taken by 35%, Snare (Curse counter 20, 2.5min+ duration)
(Bride)Cast: Never a Bride on Curer
1st Person: You feel fragile.
Note: Daman casts Always a Bridesmaid at 40-50s intervals
           
Never a Bride - 375k DD + 225k Mana and Endurance drain (single target)
1st Person: You console your comrade, shouldering their burdens.
Note: Never a Bride damage is unresistable.  If curing Always a Bridesmaid, expect to take full 375k damage

Example:
[Sat Sep 12 23:28:52 2020] You begin casting Purify Soul III.
[Sat Sep 12 23:28:52 2020] Your target has been cured.
[Sat Sep 12 23:28:52 2020] Daman hit you for 375000 points of unresistable damage by Never a Bride.
[Sat Sep 12 23:28:52 2020] You console your comrade, shouldering their burdens.
   
Note: Ire of the Bride AE amplified by Bride's Side

Bride's Side spell description:
You are affiliated with the Bride, Daman. Best direct your attentions towards defeating Nosja and his ilk, or else you will incur her wrath!
           
NosjaN/A
(Groom)Note: Doom from the Groom AE amplified by Groom's Side

Groom's Side spell description:
You are affiliated with the Groom, Nosja. Best direct your attentions towards defeating Daman and her ilk, or else you will incur his wrath!


Lore & Emotes:
[Sun Sep 06 00:20:10 2020] A golem usher says, 'I follow no one.'

[Sun Sep 06 00:21:52 2020] Centare says, 'Hail, Nosja'
[Sun Sep 06 00:21:56 2020] A golem usher shouts, 'Honored guests, please take your places. The separation of Daman and Nosja has begun.'

[Sun Sep 06 00:21:56 2020] Priest Majes Medory shouts, 'Yes! You feel as I do! That two must become ONE. But who shall be excised from the union? The contemptuous bride or the loathsome groom?'

[Sun Sep 06 00:22:42 2020] Daman laments, 'How could this happen? Must I lose ALL of my dearest friends before you're satisifed, Nosja?'
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:16 2020] Daman laments, 'How could this happen? Must I lose ALL of my dearest friends before you're satisifed, Nosja?'
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:30 2020] Centare is affiliated with the groom, Nosja.
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:31 2020] Inspectorgadget is affiliated with the bride, Daman.
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:31 2020] Pieface is affiliated with the groom, Nosja.
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:32 2020] Helicoprion is affiliated with the bride, Daman.
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:01 2020] Daman laments, 'How could this happen? Must I lose ALL of my dearest friends before you're satisifed, Nosja?'
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:18 2020] Arthurdent is affiliated with the groom, Nosja.
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:22 2020] Slartibartfast is affiliated with the groom, Nosja.
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:29 2020] Daman laments, 'How could this happen? Must I lose ALL of my dearest friends before you're satisifed, Nosja?'
[Sun Sep 06 00:25:05 2020] Keloden is affiliated with the bride, Daman.
[Sun Sep 06 00:25:14 2020] Mennhitt is affiliated with the groom, Nosja.
[Sun Sep 06 00:25:44 2020] Garkbit is affiliated with the bride, Daman.
[Sun Sep 06 00:26:30 2020] Nosja cries out, 'No! I won't forgive you for this, Daman! I won't let you drag my loyal companions down with you!'
[Sun Sep 06 00:27:58 2020] Golgafrinchans is affiliated with the groom, Nosja.

[Sun Sep 06 00:29:53 2020] A golem usher shouts, 'Honored guests. The separation of Daman and Nosja must be briefly put on hold. Please enjoy a refreshment while you wait.'



Bride Bosses

Four bosses affiliated with the bride.

Each time a boss "staggers" emote occurs, the word "staggers" appears under boss name and this indicates a limited bane mez damage opportunity.

EugieIre of the Bride - 109k AE  (55' Range)
Note: Ire of the Bride AE amplified by Bride's Side

MEZ bane damage on Eugie:
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:42 2020] Eugie has taken an extra 48828125 points of non-melee damage from Reyek's Wave of Sleep Rk. II spell.

Bride boss killed:
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:29 2020] Daman laments, 'How could this happen? Must I lose ALL of my dearest friends before you're satisifed, Nosja?'
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:29 2020] You gained raid experience (with a bonus)!
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:29 2020] Eugie has been slain by Soandso!

Staggers:
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:07 2020] Eugie staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.
           
LertyIre of the Bride - 109k AE  (55' Range)
Note: Ire of the Bride AE amplified by Bride's Side

MEZ bane damage on Lerty:
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:42 2020] Lerty has taken an extra 48828125 points of non-melee damage from Reyek's Wave of Sleep Rk. II spell.

Bride boss killed:
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:01 2020] Daman laments, 'How could this happen? Must I lose ALL of my dearest friends before you're satisifed, Nosja?'
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:01 2020] You gained raid experience (with a bonus)!
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:01 2020] Lerty has been slain by Soandso!

Staggers:
[Sun Sep 06 00:22:22 2020] Lerty staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.
           
TihgrenIre of the Bride - 109k AE  (55' Range)
Note: Ire of the Bride AE amplified by Bride's Side

MEZ bane damage on Tihgren:
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:42 2020] Tihgren has taken an extra 48828125 points of non-melee damage from Reyek's Wave of Sleep Rk. II spell.

Staggers:
[Sun Sep 06 00:22:27 2020] Tihgren staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.
           
VyaknaIre of the Bride - 109k AE  (55' Range)
Note: Ire of the Bride AE amplified by Bride's Side

Bride boss killed:
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:16 2020] Daman laments, 'How could this happen? Must I lose ALL of my dearest friends before you're satisifed, Nosja?'
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:16 2020] You gained raid experience (with a bonus)!
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:16 2020] Vyakna has been slain by Kevsaiyan!

Staggers:
[Sun Sep 06 00:22:32 2020] Vyakna staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.



Groom Bosses

Four bosses affiliated with the groom.

Each time a boss "staggers" emote occurs, the word "staggers" appears under boss name and this indicates a limited bane mez damage opportunity.

OtddDoom from the Groom - 109k AE  (55' Range)
Note: Doom from the Groom AE amplified by Groom's Side

Staggers:
[Sun Sep 06 00:22:32 2020] Otdd staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.
           
PelpaDoom from the Groom - 109k AE  (55' Range)
Note: Doom from the Groom AE amplified by Groom's Side

Staggers:
[Sun Sep 06 00:22:27 2020] Pelpa staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.
           
UenlarcDoom from the Groom - 109k AE  (55' Range)
Note: Doom from the Groom AE amplified by Groom's Side

Staggers:
[Sun Sep 06 00:22:17 2020] Uenlarc staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.
           
VarjieDoom from the Groom - 109k AE  (55' Range)
Note: Doom from the Groom AE amplified by Groom's Side

Groom boss killed:
[Sun Sep 06 00:26:30 2020] You can no longer earn the Bad Blood achievement.
[Sun Sep 06 00:26:30 2020] Nosja cries out, 'No! I won't forgive you for this, Daman! I won't let you drag my loyal companions down with you!'
[Sun Sep 06 00:26:30 2020] You gained raid experience (with a bonus)!
[Sun Sep 06 00:26:30 2020] Varjie has been slain by Kevsaiyan!

Staggers:
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:07 2020] Varjie staggers, overwhelmed with the enormity of the day's events.



Adds

An undead dancerFumbling Feet - 250k Target AE (20' range)
1st person: Your foot is crushed by an errant heel!
Note:
- Spell: May I Have This Dance? - Gradual Pull to 1000' away
-- Drags you toward the caster
-- 1st Person: You are compelled to dance!
-- 3rd Person: Soandso is compelled to dance.

Examples:
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:02 2020] Dancers swoop in to engage with Cinilya.
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:47 2020] Cinilya is compelled to dance.

[Sun Sep 06 00:24:32 2020] Dancers swoop in to engage with Helidrop, Centare, and Dimbly.
[Sun Sep 06 00:26:02 2020] Dancers swoop in to engage with ZzZzz, Velocerap, Mennhitt, Clown, and Strawberry.
[Sun Sep 06 00:26:47 2020] Dancers swoop in to engage with Keloden, Bustarhyme, Sunnyday, and Raiena.
[Sun Sep 06 00:27:32 2020] Dancers swoop in to engage with Reyek.
[Sun Sep 06 00:28:17 2020] Dancers swoop in to engage with Framter and Tentopen.
[Sun Sep 06 00:29:02 2020] Dancers swoop in to engage with Toransa.
[Sun Sep 06 00:29:27 2020] Toransa is compelled to dance.

a golem usherN/A
(The usher)Note:
- Players emoted indicating that the usher requires their attention.  Players must move to a golem usher, target the usher and follow keyword dialog. 
As a result of the dialog the player will receive one of two debuffs indicating which side the player is affiliated with (Bride's Side or Groom's Side). 
Player must then move to the opposite side affiliated with and focus their attention towards defeating those wedding party bosses.

1st Person Emoted:
[Sat Sep 12 00:01:37 2020] You hear the usher as if it is standing right next to you. 'Honored guest. I require your presence.
The ceremony cannot continue until I know which party you belong to. Please see me so that I may show you to the bride's side... Or the groom's...'

[Sat Sep 12 00:01:42 2020] A dancer glances in your direction. She looks eager to meet you.
[Sat Sep 12 00:01:47 2020] A dancer glances in your direction. She looks eager to meet you.
[Sat Sep 12 00:01:51 2020] A dancer glances in your direction. She looks eager to meet you.
[Sat Sep 12 00:01:57 2020] A dancer glances in your direction. She looks eager to meet you.

Penalty: On wrong side of what you are affilated with
[Sat Sep 12 00:02:02 2020] Since you won't choose a side why not choose ME!?
[Sat Sep 12 00:02:02 2020] Dancers swoop in to engage with Soandsoa, Soandsob, and Soandsoc.

[Sat Sep 12 00:02:02 2020] It seems my last partner couldn't keep up... What about you?

1st Person Emote Samples:
[Sat Sep 12 23:18:25 2020] A dancer glances in your direction. She looks eager to meet you.
[Sat Sep 12 23:18:25 2020] You are affiliated with the bride, Daman.
[Sat Sep 12 23:18:25 2020] A golem usher says, 'Of course. It's clear that you belong on the bride's side. You have much in common with Daman.'

3rd Person Emote Samples:
[Sun Sep 06 00:22:37 2020] The usher requires the attention of Cinilya.
[Sun Sep 06 00:23:23 2020] The usher requires the attention of Vullyclamatus, Detractor, Helicopter, and Centerofgravity.
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:07 2020] The usher requires the attention of Sunnyday, Clown, and Dimbly.
[Sun Sep 06 00:24:52 2020] The usher requires the attention of Keloden and Soandso.
[Sun Sep 06 00:25:37 2020] The usher requires the attention of Penskefile, Titsrus, and Nageleum.
[Sun Sep 06 00:26:23 2020] The usher requires the attention of Raiena and Assemblyrequired.
[Sun Sep 06 00:27:07 2020] The usher requires the attention of Reyek.
[Sun Sep 06 00:27:52 2020] The usher requires the attention of Zenandchi, Garlicsauce, and Rareroot.
[Sun Sep 06 00:28:37 2020] The usher requires the attention of Toransa.
[Sun Sep 06 00:29:22 2020] The usher requires the attention of Reyek.




Miscellaneous

Updated based on 2020-09-12 attempts.

One possible remaining spell that may come into play during event.

Open BarIntoxicated if Tolerance under 575
Stun and Spin for 1s, Snare (Single target, Curse counter 200, 12s duration)
1st Person: You accept a beverage from an unseen hand. Bottoms up!



Start Event

Event is triggered by keyword, speaking with Nosja.



Achievements:

- Bad Blood
-- Defeat the bride and her wedding party or the groom and his wedding party in the blood pool.

- Nice Day for a Dead Wedding
-- Defeat 6 more members of the wedding party than necessary

- The Last Word
-- Allow Nosja to get the killshot on Daman or allow Daman to get the killshot on Nosja


Lore:

Event Start:
[Sun Sep 06 00:21:56 2020] A golem usher shouts, 'Honored guests, please take your places. The separation of Daman and Nosja has begun.'

Event Reset:
[Sun Sep 06 00:29:53 2020] A golem usher shouts, 'Honored guests. The separation of Daman and Nosja must be briefly put on hold. Please enjoy a refreshment while you wait.'



Auras

The following are the absolute minimum graphic settings to see auras.  Zoning is required for the changes to take effect.

To make the changes, in game go to Options (ALT-O), Display tab.  On that page there's a Particles area with three little tabs: Spells, Env and Player.





Map Locations

Map file: N/A (right-click, "Save As", and place in EQ maps folder).

Code: [Select]


Text & Audio Triggers - Mandatory

Everyone  Main Package  09-13-2020 (2:02pm)  - Bride - Daman - Active
-- Bride - Daman - Active

- Bride Affiliated - Daman
-- Bride Affiliated - Daman

- Groom Affiliated - Nosja
-- Groom Affiliated - Nosja

- The Usher - Requires Attention of YOU
-- The Usher - Requires Attention of YOU

- Dancer - Glances in your direction - You were usher emoted but did not use keyword with Usher yet
-- Dancer - Glances in your direction - You were usher emoted but did not use keyword with Usher yet

- Dancer - Failure - You are on wrong side of your affiliation, either Bride or Groom
-- Dancer - Failure - You are on wrong side of your affiliation, either Bride or Groom

- Dancer - Pull Effect Incoming at YOU
-- Dancer - Pull Effect Incoming at YOU

- Event Timer
-- Event Timer - Till Death Do Us Part

- Event Reset
- Event Start


Mez Classes
(addon)
  Mez Classes
(addon)
  09-12-2020 (3:03pm)  - Bosses - Staggers - Bane Mez damage window of opportunity
-- Bosses - Staggers - Bane Mez damage window of opportunity




Triggers below are toggled OFF by default - Situational usage.

       



GINA Issues?  Help Below:

If you're new to GINA and/or having issues with importing/enabling our trigger files, please read Ssark's GINA Manual.  If you're still having issues after following Ssark's guide, reply to the Audio and Text Triggers Alternative - GINA thread located in the Raiders Essentials section of our forums, and we'll work to resolve the issue(s).


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Re: ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2020, 02:35:43 AM »
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - Strategy Posted, Trigger Package Added

We took our first look at this event beyond pumpkin hour last Saturday.

Brief event overview and strategy posted based on what we know so far.

Trigger package added.  Kept it light for now, will add as needed.


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Re: ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2020, 09:24:51 PM »
Saturday, September 12, 2020 - Strategy Post Updated, Trigger Packages Added / Updated

We got a couple attempts in late Friday night.  Thanks for all those who were able to stay overtime for it!

The attempts yielded valuable information and we were able to flesh out the mechanics further.  Thanks everyone for your observations and feedback.

Strategy post updated to reflect our recent attempts.


Trigger Packages Added / Updated

- Corrected Usher emote pattern, it will now correctly fire when Usher requires attention of YOU
- Added several additional triggers to "Everyone" package to cover emote reminder/failures by YOU
- Bride and Groom affiliated triggers have been modified to include which side YOU need to go to
-- Overlay includes the cardinal direction as well, for easy reference

- Mez Classes addon package added for the "staggers" boss emotes

There are two packages.  Be sure to download the "Everyone" package and then download the addon accordingly, depending on your roles (Mez Classes).

DELETE OLD TRIGGER PACKAGE "The Tower of Frozen Shadow - Till Death Do Us Part", BEFORE IMPORTING NEW!



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Re: ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2020, 10:06:31 PM »
Sunday, September 13, 2020 - Strategy Post Updated and Trigger Package Updated

Awesome run last night.  Following some trigger adjusts between attempts, we got Daman to 30% and Nosja to 55%!

Strategy post updated to reflect our recent attempts.


Trigger Package Updated

- Bride/Groom affiliated:
-- Trigger will now correctly fire when YOU are affiliated
-- Corrected which side to move to when affiliated (we had this backwards previously)
-- Simplified action message and overlay

- Added trigger to indicate when Bride (Daman) is active

DELETE OLD TRIGGER PACKAGE "The Tower of Frozen Shadow - Till Death Do Us Part", BEFORE IMPORTING NEW!


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Re: ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2020, 05:46:06 PM »
Question regarding the term "side" during this event...

I was making an actual movement toward one side (or the other) depending on being told that I belong on the bride's side or the groom's side (moving left (west) for the Bride, moving right (east) for the Groom).

But as I read the the actual text that triggers the movement I see that it referred to as an affiliation, as in I am on the Bride's side (as her ally against the groom) or on the Groom's side (as his ally against the bride).

If it's an actual movement, then step to the left (Bride's Side) and use MA2 to kill Groom's people, or right (Groom's side) and use MA1 to kill Bride's People. 

If it is the alliance, can I just stay centered in the room and assist as appropriate?.

Speaking of centered, there is a north/south line in the floor that is straddled by the Priest.  It appears to be the center line of the room. It is actually 1/3 of a floor tile width left of center.  Standing on that line near the entry door is close enough to the Golem Usher to use the trigger and get a response at the proper time.

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Re: ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2020, 09:33:16 PM »
Question regarding the term "side" during this event...

I was making an actual movement toward one side (or the other) depending on being told that I belong on the bride's side or the groom's side (moving left (west) for the Bride, moving right (east) for the Groom).

But as I read the the actual text that triggers the movement I see that it referred to as an affiliation, as in I am on the Bride's side (as her ally against the groom) or on the Groom's side (as his ally against the bride).

If it's an actual movement, then step to the left (Bride's Side) and use MA2 to kill Groom's people, or right (Groom's side) and use MA1 to kill Bride's People. 

If it is the alliance, can I just stay centered in the room and assist as appropriate?.

Speaking of centered, there is a north/south line in the floor that is straddled by the Priest.  It appears to be the center line of the room. It is actually 1/3 of a floor tile width left of center.  Standing on that line near the entry door is close enough to the Golem Usher to use the trigger and get a response at the proper time.



Once you are affiliated with a side you must go to the opposite side or you will most likely die from an AE that has been amplified by the debuff you have on.

When affiliated, one of two debuffs end up in your song window.

When affiliated with Bride's Side:

Bride's Side
- Increase Spell Damage Taken by 2500% to 5000%
- Limit Spell: Ire of the Bride
- 1st Person: You are affiliated with the bride, Daman.
- You are affiliated with the Bride, Daman. Best direct your attentions towards defeating Nosja and his ilk, or else you will incur her wrath!

Ire of the Bride - 109k DD

Ire of the Bride is being cast from Bride bosses, which we position on Bride's Side. 

Players affiliated with Bride have Bride's Side debuff and if they are not on the opposite side they will suffer massive damage, most likely die.



When affiliated with Groom's Side:

Groom's Side
- Increase Spell Damage Taken by 2500% to 5000%
- Limit Spell: Doom from the Groom
- 1st Person: Text: You are affiliated with the groom, Nosja.
- Desc: You are affiliated with the Groom, Nosja. Best direct your attentions towards defeating Daman and her ilk, or else you will incur his wrath!

Doom from the Groom - 109k DD

Doom from the Groom is being cast from Groom bosses which we position on Groom's Side. 

Players affiliated with Groom have Groom's Side debuff and if they are not on the opposite side they will suffer massive damage, most likely die.




Speaking of centered, there is a north/south line in the floor that is straddled by the Priest.  It appears to be the center line of the room. It is actually 1/3 of a floor tile width left of center.  Standing on that line near the entry door is close enough to the Golem Usher to use the trigger and get a response at the proper time.


I recommend moving clearly to the opposite side once affiliated, just to be safe.





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Re: ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2020, 05:20:49 PM »
When we got the Bride (Daman) down to 50% in health, she became active.  However, she remained invulnerable to damage.  I figure there are 2 options.  Either they go active, and now just have to be offtanked while continuing to kill the bride's side mini-bosses.  Or that both bosses have to be active before they can be damaged by normal damage.

I would think on next attempt, it may be worth trying getting Nosja down to 50% (switching to his mini-bosses) once Daman goes active to test that theory.

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Re: ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2020, 10:19:49 PM »
Thursday, October 1, 2020 - Strategy Post Updated

Good attempts on this last week.  Daman 25 - Nosja 15, was among our best.  We're getting there.

Reminder: When you're already affiliated and you die, once rez'd, you need to re-hail the Usher to become affiliated again.  Not doing so results in a dancer add.

Every bit helps to reduce the number of dancer adds.  Currently the only players exempted from reacting to Usher are assigned tanks to bosses (Daman, Nosja and the mini-bosses).

Strategy post updated to reflect our recent attempts.


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Re: ToV - The Tower of Frozen Shadow - T2 - Till Death Do Us Part
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2020, 03:56:15 AM »
Saturday, October 3, 2020 - Till Death Do Us Part defeated!

We knew we'd get this down soon.  We were mainly getting jammed up on the final leg of the event.  Kept at it, made some minor adjusts here and there and got it down. 

Nice work everyone!


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