Last weeks ship raid went nice and smoothly. Despite the fact that there had been one earlier in the day, so the mothership was covered in Rikti Priests.
This week it sounds like time to get back into the Strike Forces, figuring out exactly what when we land. Something has come up which might prevent me from being there tonight, so please start without me if I'm not around. I'll send some offline messages in-game too so people are aware.
Last night a XP ITF was run lead by Sheeana at +1 I believe.
Snoofles lost connection (we think) during the 2nd/3rd mission and didnt come back 
She was missed by all.
Blpup and Lili also has issues and dropped out but came back.
We had a fair few deaths as a lot of the team was not running level 50's or with IO Sets (myself included).
It was also the first time Ive been the main Tank (well Brute 
) on a team and trying to hold agro on Romulus. After a bad start with almost a team wipe we regathered and managed to kick his Purple Shielded (_x_).
Lag was also an issue for some of the team.
It was great to do an XP run. My level 43.2 Brute got to level 44.9 so almost 2 high levels. I didnt get any Purples but I did get some good recipes (forget what they were now). And of course the badge (first time for this toon), Roman Armour costumes and 26 Merits.
Overall I think the time was 2 hrs 48 mins.
It was a really fun time even with the deaths. Having to use teamwork and tactics beyond "Pull to roof - smash keyboard".
A first respec trial and a Silver Mantis SF kept us entertained last night. The respec trial was a little slow, but the Silver Mantis rolled nicely, smashing pretty much everything in sight.
That Mantis SF was great fun. It was the first time Silk and I had played our spiders in a full team and I was pleasantly surprised at how well they performed.
I almost felt sorry for our opponents I must admit. Everyone on that team knew their stuff and it was very much a steamroll.
Just saw this thread. You know, I myself am a card carrying member of S.I.N.I.S.T.E.R. in good standing. Just paid my yearly dues last week.
*SINISTER stands for Society of Insidious, Nasty, Illicit, Scoundrels, Thieves, Evildoers, and Rogues
"The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern." Lord Acton
Madam Enigma's History
Welcome Madam Enigma, I take it you will join us next week, although your motives are enigmatic.
Ricktu's right, our opponents didn't have a chance during the Silver Mantis. The only reason I didn't push the difficulty up was because it was late when we got started.
For next week, I'm going to set up the Viridian story arc, non SF mode so we can add people as we go along. For those who don't know, Viridian is an unlockable contact in the 45-50 range with a cool story arc involving lots of AVs and intrigue. Since there's the team max size of 8 feel free to register your interest now, and make sure you're on time if you do, 20:30 Aussie Eastern time.
What server?
And I wasn't fibbing about being a card carrying member if SINISTER. Got a laminated SINISTER membership card in my wallet from Dkan's school of villainy. That's a traveling renn faire show.
EDIT: also, what would that be for central time? I'm in America, but am frequently up till all hours of the night.
"The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern." Lord Acton
Madam Enigma's History
Enigmatic indeed. We are on Justice, and 20:30 Aussie East is 6:30 US Eastern time, which is 5:30 US Central if I'm not mistaken, stretching the definition of "all hours of the night" to it's logical conclusion "way too bloody early in the morning."
And damn, I've gotta get me one of those cards too!
I have some good friends who live in Aussie. But yeah, I had to get a new SINISTER membership card last year. The original one wasn't laminated so suffered a bit of damage over time. Look for a renn show called D'Kahn's School of Villainy. A $5 donation gets you a normal SINISTER membership card. $10 or more gets you a laminated one.
"The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern." Lord Acton
Madam Enigma's History
Registers interest in the Viridan arc.
Ive never done that (I done think).
Are you expecting a min level or can we bring anything? Ive got a Fire/Rad corruptor in the works but is only lvl8 now - will be higher by Wednesday 
Obviously if this is to weak ill bring someting else
Provided I'm awake, I can join in too. I'll have to make a villain on Justice server though. Only got one lowbie warshade, and a broadsword scrapper on that server.
"The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern." Lord Acton
Madam Enigma's History
Well crabs on a crutch. Just got a call from family. Plans changed, I'll be out of town.
"The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern." Lord Acton
Madam Enigma's History
No worries, we're around every Wednesday if you ever want to join in.
So, I've unlocked Viridian, and will be ready to get started on his arc at 20:30. This arc is a lot of fun with plenty of AVs and a unique Grandville map in the finale.
All levels of villain are welcome to join, I'll just adjust difficulty level as necessary.
Next week SINISTER will be inaugurating two new leaders of Archvillain status. Celebrations will start with some PvP matches where I will defend the SINISTER throne. After that we'll head off to do something suitably celebratory as a group.
Come and watch as Lili kicks my (and maybe Plants) behinds. 
Im a PvP n00b and my toon is running SO's so expect to see me faceplant many times (mmm gravel)
Oedipus Tex proved his supremacy and retained his grasp on the Red Star by prevailing over Plantatia and Sa'Kage in a 2 vs. 1 PvP match.
I expect they will only bounce back stronger, it is the way of SINISTER.
I won't be able to be on tonight for family reasons. I encourage people to organize something in my absence.
This Wednesday 14th July will be a Lady Grey Task Force, possibly more even. Heroes can join, but may be mocked.
Last night we did the third respec trial, then split into two teams to do the Ice Mistral and Virgil Tarikoss Strike Forces, including a first timer for Virgil.
See you all next week.
Any special requests for tonight? If not, I'll propose something when the time comes.
This Wednesday I'd like to do a Master of Lady Grey Task Force attempt, if enough people are available. If not, we'll find something else to keep us occupied.
With extended maintenance announced for Monday, and the official launch date on Tuesday, it's almost certain that Going Rogue and I18 will be available this Wednesday. Additionally, server transfers will be freshly available.
I'll be available for inviting new characters and fresh transfers to SINISTER and SENTINEL, and doing missions in the RWZ for anyone who'd like to join me there. I assume that most people will be enjoying the new stuff.
For the following Wednesday, who'd be interested in doing a villain-side Cathedral of Pain trial?
Following Wednesday Ill be up for a CoP trial. I have never done one and dont know much about it (was before my time) but will research it via ParagonWiki before then.
What types of toons are needed?
Level 50 only?
Level 50 with IO's only?
Level 40+?
Im hoping to get my Brute IO'ed before then so I can bring something other than my Tank. otherwise I can do a complete respec of my level 50 Crab cause I broke her
Rikti Mothership Raid while wearing circus costumes