AoC: Guide to Grouping in Hyboria
DateTime:7/21/2009 11:56:42 AM

Age of Conan hyborian Adventures introduced a lot of new people to the MMORPG genre. For many AoC will represent their first adventure into a massive virtual world. Those new to this form of game may not understand its traditions and ethics. This week Martuk has put together a collection of grouping ethics and tips to aid new adventurers and old in the world of Hyboria.

Positioning is Everything - This is not a new concept in the MMORPG genre, but it does take a little spin in Age of Conan (AoC). When engaging enemies the tank should be face to face with your foe and everyone else should be at his back. The reason for this is that in AoC when an enemy swings a weapon, everyone (not just the tank) in the path of that weapon is hit. This can in some cases cause your healer a lot of unnecessary work, so by positioning yourself strategically you can minimize the damage and your healer will thank you for it. Keep in mind that if you don't and it comes down to you and the tank needing a heal at the same time, the tank takes priority. Save yourself the dirt nap.