>One of the general tactics that I have heard spoken of a lot during this event is do not gather in groups, groups get targeted, you will die more if you are in a group.
While this is sort of true, its also perception. People alone get hit just as much.
Sort of like, how every invasion someone exclaims that the arrows are suddenly poisoned, when they always have been from day one. The dynamic of the invasion has, in my opinion, less to do with how they are being run and more to do with how players perceive the pros and cons. We can't make players interact with each other, we can try, but at the end of the day that's all we can do as GMs -- try and give players the tools to do so.
>If Players feel there is an advantage to operating in a group they are far more likely to give it a whirl.
I don't know, if only there was a skill, paladins had. Maybe we could call it Lead or something?
>When I was in Ilithi my standard for invasions was to pick a spot in town and gweth out that the spot was being held. I didn't tell folks to specifically join me but they got the idea. Sometimes there are lower circle folks who want to participate but are unsure what they can do alone.
We have had people in Zoluren do this on and off. Why people stop, I don't know. Why people taunt the enemy, I don't know. Why people hide in triage, I don't know. Lots of things are mysteries to us! I try to actively monitor what's going on several different areas while I am invading and either remove threat or challenge accordingly. I find, however, (and this is unfortunate) that people would rather sit and make comments on the gweth than actual fight -- EVEN when its just the low level Elpalzi invading. I notice this during any invasion -- not just my own, since not all GMs who invade use the arrows (because we give you a respite).
Appreciate the input on the tactics you used, maybe the next Town Hall your character can subject others to his opinions on it, or maybe someone has plans to run a tactics night, or something similar and discuss things of that nature.
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