Hi this is Aliss, and this is a temporary page for quick Kara start. This will go away after like a month so note what you need to now. I know some of you have done this before and don't need to read this, in which case I suggest go look at pictures of cats in costumes.
A lot of this is totally obvious stuff. But there is always one person who forgets something ridiculous, so better safe that sorry. (For the record that person is usually me.)

1. Repair before you get there. There *is* a repair just inside the door, but he takes killing a boss to get to and he is not usable unless you have Honored reputation or better with the Violet Eye faction. Once we hit a point where people need to leave raid to repair, I will be enabling guild bank funds to be used for repairs, so don't worry too much about going broke.

2. Consumables. Basically, I am not requiring you to bring any, it's not like "oh you don't have the right potion *kick*" BUT. At *bare minimum*, you should bring a stack of bandages and a stack or two of Super Healing Potions, as well as a a stack or three of Super Mana Potions if you use mana. Stay stocked on class needs--hunters should have plenty of pet food, locks a full soul bag, etc.
So far as things like elixirs and flasks, yes they are a good idea. Get them if you can and use them. Same goes for buff food. Guild bank has a good number of these items; if what you need isn't there, we can attempt to hook you up. This stuff is not 100% necessary but can make a big difference, especially where tanks and healers are concerned.

3. A small amount of research does not hurt. Most of what's in these articles we'll go over again if need be, but it's a good idea to check strategies on Attumen, Moroes, Maiden, and the 3 bosses of the Opera Event, since we could get any of 'em. Read these carefully--these will have notes for all classes and roles in the party, which leads me to...

4. Know your role. Most of you do. If you don't...well, after a couple wipes you will. :D Pulling aggro in here is no joke--the trash hits like heroic bosses, so just watch out.

Yes we WILL be using in game chat!

Loot system will be master looter, and I will be concentrating on upgrades for people who need them most first (though this can be mitigated later on by things like raid attendance--the guy who shows every week will get a lil priority over someone who says they're going to show and never does and shows up once).