Downfall defeats Algalon 10man!

This is the server 3rd kill of Algalon, behind only <Kill Order> and <Rawgrlgrlgrrgle>.

It's also a momentus event because something has plagued Lava Crab since Ulduar was released.  We've had massive healer turnover.  First Karvinen had to leave due to a summer job (and arguably a lack of interest).  To replace him as a healer, Disrupta stepped up - traditionally being only a PvP tree healer.

Then Moriella left due to work getting very very hectic, and Zildo left due to ... well, as far as I remember, the desire of having a social life!  During this time, Hexlord stepped in to heal, and he too eventually had to leave.

To fill those voids, we had Nickarito - who was not a hardcore raider before joining Lava Crab - and his brother Onrique, who only healed on a druid pre-BC and had never healed on a shaman step in to heal.  And now, in a matter of maybe a month or so, they have gone from absolutely green healers, to healing some of the most difficult fights this game has to offer.

Good job everyone!

The crew, as seen in the screenshot:

Pudolski
Nuitarin
Disrupta
Nickarito
Onrique
Deadhli
Knoppix
Luminaire
Quisjaa
Saedo

As the title says, Downfall's Kitten Brigade 25man Ulduar raid is looking for a strong mage and a druid!  Preferably a resto druid.  And realistically, if you're interested, get in touch anyway.

Kitten Brigade is gunning for hard mode content, both in current Ulduar progression as well as when 3.2 comes out in the next few months.  We're not recruiting a 3k dps mage or a druid that doesn't know the difference between Lifebloom and Lifeblood.  We're looking for a mage and a druid that are absolutely dedicated to excelling at every facet of their class, are willing to take criticism, and above all - understand that they can always improve.

That said, if you're interested and you have the chops for Ulduar hard-mode progression, feel free to speak up in here anyway!  For too long we've had people floating along, content with easymode content.  Now's the time to prove that we're a hard-mode (or hard-core, whatev') raid, and now is YOUR opportunity to show that you've got what it takes.

Reply here, or find me and/or Garreth in game, to voice your interest.

Picture says it all:

Great work everyone that spent the time and effort to learn this fight! 

Loot:

• [Earthshaper]
• [Cowl of Dark Whispers]
• [Mantle of the Wayward Vanquisher] x 2
• [Fragment of Val'anyr]

Owl Bear Cat Tree Yogg.

Time for more hard modes!

After much effort, many fill-ins, and some advice from our peers, Lava Crab has killed Yogg-Saron on 10man.

Kill shot:

Yogg kill shot: Server 2nd Yogg kill