Splitting the Open Hunt

Today I tried an experiment with the Open Hunt. It has been difficult to find places that can accommodate everyone who shows up, from 1st to 8th circle. I usually pick high level places that challenge the higher level exiles and offer a sightseeing experience to the rest. My idea for today was to split into two hunts, one going to a very challenging place and the other going to a mid-level destination.


For the high level hunt, I chose Sarra. I asked Kalian to lead because he had the most experience there. Talin recruited Xel to open the Mystic entrance for us.


Capturing the snell beyond the safe cave went smoothly. Kalian did a great job in leading us around Sarra. The exit was lightly guarded, so we left by the power of our own feet—which is never guaranteed. Yay!

People had some time remaining so we went to the Earthwyrm cave. It took us only a few minutes to clear it, and then we called it a day. Thanks to all who participated, especially Kalian for leading.

I heard mixed reviews of the mid/low hunt. At least a couple of people felt abandoned, and the average level of the turnout was closer to low than mid. I will look at the visionstones and listen to more of the post-mortem discussion to see how the experience of the lower part of the split can be improved.

OWE present, high/mid hunt: Balbo, Creed, Kalian, Lucero, and Noivad.

OWE present, mid/low hunt: Artworx, Cammie, and Terise duMiroir.