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      <title>So we returned to finish the Infernal One....</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 22:34:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://i.imgur.com/GkXXx.jpg" title="" alt="" style="border: none; "><div><br></div><div>....Took three, maybe four shots - but we got Soa! &nbsp;The website's SWTOR operations progression bar has been reset (visible to the right of the raid planner). A few more runs and FPs to gear up and we'll be ready for the next level! &nbsp;Look out for Karaka's Palace run on Friday.&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>|MA| Ops, 2nd Edition.</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 07:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Since SWTOR launch |MA| has had considerable success in both raiding and PvP. However, we had a bit of a lull in activity while we regrouped, brought in new officers&nbsp;
(thanks Tazz and Nokhan)&nbsp;and leaders to replace those who had moved on. &nbsp;Over the past few weeks, we've been building up our activity very nicely: regular HM ops; Warzones (with a good win/loss ratio and both tiers) and working more closely with others in the community. We have also been successfully recruiting and growing our own pool of talent.<div><br></div><div>Last night, (around 10pm) I was delighted to log in and see everyone in guild participating (with three others from our alliance, thanks Jayce, Lu'vo and Brigoon) in Eternity Vault. Special thanks to Koryn (recruited to |MA| by Tazzbe recently) who has put so much energy in to making this event happen. I took Huseyin's place and we got to the final boss. Two attempts on SOA (remembering of course that some us had never set foot in EV before), we were down to about 3% on the second attempt, but it was getting late at that point, so we called it.</div><div><br></div><div>It's a good start for the |MA| OPs 2nd Edition!</div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://i.imgur.com/Xu7Gj.jpg" title="" alt="" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; "><br></div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A new SWTOR alliance is born on The Red Eclipse</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 22:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today, a new SWTOR alliance was born. It's still in its infancy, but it brings together four guilds from The Red Eclipse server who have a similar outlook about SWTOR. It's hoped that together we will be able to get some good craich going and access groups when our own guilds are unable to field the requisite numbers for PvP and PvE. It aims to be more than just another LFG channel though, it's not private, but we hope it allows a bit of community to flourish. Details are not being widely spammed. Ask for name, or check MOTD in-game. All guild members are invited to join.<div><br></div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>40 toons &lt; 7 days; 90 toons &lt; 70 days; 0 toons &gt; 80 days</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 21:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mystical Awakening remains active in SWTOR, but we've been steadily removing several of our old timers who haven't logged in for 80 days. Tonight was something of a watershed... Blades was removed. &nbsp;Merk is next, in 6 days. Feels sad to be kicking our old GMs and fellow guild councillors. &nbsp;Nevertheless, the future is bright for |MA| in SWTOR: We've been running regular HM OPs, warzones, and other events; I've discussed with guild officers that we're looking for guilds to merge in to us, and Tazzbe is taking that forward as I write this; we also have been able to recruit, mostly quite heavily, as there are many new players joining our server in search of shorter queue times. &nbsp;There's no denying things could be busier, but my hope of establishing |MA| as one of The Red Eclipse long-lasting guilds, is looking at least hopeful. &nbsp;Thanks to all members, old and new. I look forward to continuing as GM for many more months to come.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>SWTOR - sometimes recruitment officers just have to say </title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I've been lucky with recruits in SWTOR so far. We've not had a bad one. But I have turned several people away before even inferring recruit status. Here's the most succinct yet (this morning):<div><br></div><div><a href="http://i.imgur.com/PjmnF.jpg"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/PjmnF.jpg" alt="" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; " width="500pxpx"></a><br></div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Server</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img style="border: medium none;" alt="" title="" src="http://www.evilsourcegaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Guild-Wars-2-Logo-600x300.jpg"><br><br><br>Mystical Awakening will be active on :<span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 18pt;"> Whiteside Ridge</span> . <br>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>SWTOR Raid Planning Commencing</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It's been a while since |MA| did any serious raiding in SWTOR. Talking with the more experienced members of the guild, we're starting to focus again on some of the end-game PvE content. That's not to say we're denying our PvP heritage... oh no... we'll still be hitting warzones ("WZs" for those that don't know SWTOR are the PvP 8v8 arenas) and stacking up those warzone comms for gear in&nbsp;preparation&nbsp;for ranked warzones. &nbsp;However, we always said we'd make the most of <span style="font-weight: bold;">all</span> that SWTOR has to offer. &nbsp;<div><br></div><div>If you'd like to put in your ideas, comments, experience, hints, lessons learned and tips to the mix, then NOW is the time to do so. Better yet, if you want to join us and haven't played SWTOR recently, now is the perfect time to get back on the horse.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.mystical-awakening.net/forum/m/3630619/viewthread/2929512-raid-planning-post-12" target="http://www.mystical-awakening.net/forum/m/3630619/viewthread/2929512-raid-planning-post-12" title="SWTOR Raid Planning">Head over to the SWTOR forum section for further discussion.</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>Once we have a plan, we'll be sticking to its key objectives. Speak now or forever haud yer wheesht.</div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Life after 50</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So, I'm about to hit 50 in SWTOR. From what I see, there are a tonne load of better equipped, more experienced and generally hardcore PvPers on the server. But the good news is, we don't have to fight them all the time. Better still, |MA| has it's own mix of tenacity, intelligence, and underdog fighting spirit. Bring it on!<div><br></div><div>As we bring in a few more fresh recruits and the old-timers return for active duty in 1.2, we are generally building up to a suitable size of core active players. We'll be hitting all the content SWTOR has to offer, including FlashPoints at all levels; open world and warzone PvP.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>I'm looking forward to fighting alongside you all.</div><div><br></div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Today in SWTOR, we mostly killed world bosses</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://i.imgur.com/OCe1Yh.jpg"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/5Kfk2.jpg" alt="" style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; "></a><div><br></div><div>Thanks to everyone who participated :) &nbsp;we killed three (Coruscant, Taris and Na Shadaa) by the time I took this shot. More news on how we did on the next worlds... later.</div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>When it's this close, you know you had a good fight</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://i.imgur.com/dL7qP.jpg"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/dL7qP.jpg" alt="" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; " width="400px" title=""></a><br><div><br></div><div>This got me my daily. Thanks all. Also seen in this screenshot, new recruits Gana (pictured) and Bawheed (in chat). &nbsp;It was a good fight all round. Baheed spent much time playing bait in the mid while we swapped the right turret back and forth with the imps. By the time they were down to 60, our victory was assured so we sat tight on left in case of zerg. A good fight!</div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Welcome, New Republic Recruits</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I'd like to formally welcome all new recruits joining us the past few days in SWTOR. If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to register on these forums and complete an application too. The forum and online application is mandatory, but given our relatively small size at the moment, we are afforded time to be able to interview people as recruits one-by-one in-game too. Expect a few questions thrown your way from officers in-game. We're not just nosey... we're also keen to maintain a strong community so it helps for the wider |MA| community to know you too.&nbsp;We tend to find that members stick around for more than just one game, which has helped to keep us going since 2003, so it has worked well so far. &nbsp;&nbsp;If you find that the guild is to your liking and we feel that you're a good fit for our SWTOR chapter, then we will formalise the arrangement and promote you to "member".&nbsp;]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Kroy gets Ops Leader, Pug Wins (luck holds)</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Seriously, My first voidstar victory since we put out the call for running WZs on Wednesday couldn't have been any sweeter. I was ops leader, and blessed with the most intelligent Republic PuG that ever existed. It was, of course, not my victory, it would likely have occurred in any case, but if you don't try you never know. Sometimes even having an Ops Leader who appears focussed can be enough to raise Republic morale such is the low ebb on which it flows daily. We won 5-4. &nbsp;I didn't have FRAPS on for a screenshot, so you'll just have to take my word for it.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Mystical Awakening - SWTOR Guild</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We're a relatively small SWTOR chapter. There are currently around a dozen of us who log in regularly (and new recruits are joining us to bolster these numbers).&nbsp;&nbsp;We are focused on taking a well disciplined approach to all our activity, PvP or PvE.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'd like us to grow a larger number of around 20-30 active players, fostering a strongly guild-orientated approach to all our plans and actions (is there any other way?). I also believe that we can make our own fun in SWTOR. It's not a sandbox MMO, but there's room for some creativity.<div><br></div><div>Activity for the guild in late-March 2012 and moving forward to 1.2 in April includes: sub-50 warzones; helping mains and alts level and gear up; running instanced content (FlashPoints and Operations); talking rubbish on voice comms, IRC and forums; and generally making the most of what SWTOR has to offer. We are serious enough to know that we don't need to take things too seriously.&nbsp;</div><div><div><br></div><div>We do have a number of experienced players in our ranks - the "early adopters" of SWTOR. A glance at our membership will show many have moved on. Subs have not been renewed, which is a shame, but a common story across many guilds with a large number of players hitting 50. I only just feel like I've arrived (3 weeks ago in fact) and miss many of the old names, but I take heart to see many new faces. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>|MA| can field groups for end-level PvE content, though increasingly we're relying on late-comers and re-subs to (re)fill the roster. I put myself in this late-comer category, and I'm happy to take on the challenge as GM of |MA| in SWTOR, and I'm strongly leaning toward PvP content, though as a first-timer to 50 I will be taking on some of the FPs and OPs to mix things up.</div><div><br></div><div>This guild has been built on great foundations however. |MA| was founded in 2003 for the PvP title Dark and Light. We remain a sufficiently sizeable community to support more than one MMO at a time. For new recruits in 2012, the advantage of joining us now isn't just for SWTOR, but if you want it, there's a home for many years to come. Assuming we hold together for a year or more of SWTOR (something I'm aiming for, and I'd like to build on the foundations we have at the moment), then we should have other guild chapters available to join in the future.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The fact that we've been able to field well-respected guild chapters in Dark and Light, Warhammer Online, Darkfall, Aion, SWTOR and others, is a PvP heritage that I'm very proud of, and I'm hoping that we see similar success in future titles.<br><div><br></div><div>If you're reading this far, then perhaps it's because you'd like to join our growing guild. Working together certainly helps to make more of any game, SWTOR is no exception. &nbsp;Please sign up online and one of our officers will attend to your application as soon as possible.</div></div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div><br></div><div>Kroy.</div><div><br></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Scientists dumbfounded, legendary PuG discovered</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Well, there were seven of us out of eight who could follow orders AND someone to give orders. I count that as a blessing. Phani was OPs leader, and together with two others we grouped after the fortunate initial meeting. From there, under Phani's expert guidance, we played well as a team. We didn't have levels on our side (I was highest, which says it all). However, it was a great four or five runs. We lost every game.... BUT we improved every time and most importantly, it was the best PvP I've had in SWTOR outside of a guild group.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Scientific proof inside that SWTOR pugs are stooppidest</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It didn't take long to get tired of PUGS, but after tonight, I've hit a new low. In order to restore faith in sub-50 warzones, I'll be press-ganging everyone in to grouping with me for some PvP. Also, the crazy mechanics of warzones suggests that you can actually get MORE for dropping in to a game with lest than 90 seconds on the clock and LOSING than you can for playing an entire game and winning. Someone has to explain that to me.<div><br></div><div>See you on Hoth,</div><div><br></div><div>Kroy.&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Just a shout out to alts, slowbies and new-comers alike in SWTOR</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you haven't already noticed, we've got some action happening around the mid-30's mark at the moment thanks to Kroy, Vallejo, Jaden, Rose and others. If you're sitting with an alt that you haven't managed to hit 40, this weekend could be just the ticket.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>There will be some guild pick-ups for who is around, just get grouped as soon as you are on. You can also check the event calendar; post up in advance of your available log-in time; and join in on some planned missions, WZs and more with your favourite guild. Of course, if you are looking for planned Ops or Ilum runs, I'd like to hear from you so we can get something organised for you too. And if you're just checking out the guild to see what we're up to, apply now and join the fun.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>See you soon, Kroy.</div></div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hard Mode Karagga's Palace 4/5</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>After many failed attempts on previous Thursdays to get anywhere in KP, we had a shot today. After just 7 people signing up to attend, it was doubtful the raid would even go, so Nokhan got drafted to come in and DPS. The raid went smooth as you could imagine. Bonethrasher took us down a couple of times, but we got him on a 1% enrage, and took him down with just the loss of Spiritraiser. </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The twins we dallied a little on the carbonisers, but took the twins down quickly after a few tries. Pit boss dropped in one shot, despite me being too chicken to tank in case he dented my armour! Celdor stepped up bravely and made him eat his frenzy. </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Up comes the puzzle boss. After 1 32% wipe due to bad luck, we discussed what we learnt, and kicked that robots ass. Up comes the Big Guy himself, well we had a very smooth fight, but only got him to 26% enrage, we need work and gearing up to take down the slug himself. But excellent run by all involved!</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><img style="border: currentColor; width: 784px; height: 371px;" title="KP raid group" alt="KP raid group" src="http://i.imgur.com/JtZA8.jpg" width="800" height="397"></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Much amusement was had throughout the raid that Trappski's pet Doc is probably now better geared than Pilgrim, due to the obscene amount of Smuggler gear dropping when we didn't have one. </div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Thanks to Celdor, Reyna, Lyliandra, Nokhan, Spiritraiser, Katie, Leithan, I had a blast! - Eikin</div>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hard Mode Eternity Vault 2/5</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a short stop in Karagga's Palace where we said hi to mr. the Hutt on his shiny little robot (who died by our hands!) We decided to try our luck at hard mode Eternity Vault. We had been given it a few tries but we always seemed to not get the right tactics, even on the first pull. After some adjustments we got that under control, onwards to some shiny missle spamming droid. After a few misses and enrages we decided to call in the hero of the day Merk! Shortly after that we had a dead robot! shinies to be handed out and happy faces!<br><br><img style="border: medium none; width: 852px; height: 500px;" alt="" title="" src="http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/134386/module_gallery/original/346308.jpg"><br><br>After a brief chat we decided to continue to the next boss, Gharj, easy to get there, easy to pull and then the fight. Blades decided to die during the fight and caused Gharj to enrage, 5% wipe. New try and without a problem he died as well and thus 2/5 of Eternity Vault cleared, we shall continue!<br><br><img style="border: medium none; width: 854px; height: 500px;" alt="" title="" src="http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/134386/module_gallery/original/346309.jpg"><br><br>Thanks to: Eikin, Mulders, Reyna, Lyliandra, Spiritraiser, Leithan, Celdor, Merk and Blades!<br><br>Thanks for a fun raid! And yay for masterloot working!<a target="_blank" href="http://http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/134386/module_gallery/original/346308.jpg"></a><br>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New website </title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Greetings,<br><br>By the time you are reading this we are either in the process or have fully transferred to the new website. As you can see we have performed a few changes. We have also aquired a new <a href="http://www.mystical-awakening.com/forum/m/3630619/viewthread/2038177-ts3-info">Teamspeak 3 server</a>, for more information check here (make sure to download the TS3 client, signup and get on it as soon as possible!)<br><br>For our SWTOR members, please go to <a href="http://www.mystical-awakening.com/forum/m/3630619/viewthread/1997274-first-thing-to-do-when-you-have">this thread</a>, signup your names, charnames etc so that we can add you to the swtor roster. Also make sure to check the <a href="http://www.mystical-awakening.com/calendar">event calendar</a> so you can signup for the future raids we are planning!<br><br>Also, if you find something missing or want something to add to the website please leave feedback <a href="http://www.mystical-awakening.com/forum/m/3630619/viewthread/1941305-please-leave-feedback-about-our-new-website">here</a>.<br>]]></content:encoded>
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