Visions of Grandeur

Attempted Trail of Execution in PoJ a few times the other day and failed every time. However, I do not think this was because a lack of gear or dps on my part, but because the trial is bugged on this client.

Before explaining further here is a link to the quest: http://everquest.allakhazam.com/db/quest.html?quest=2208

So the objective is straightforward, kill four waves of mobs before the executioner kills the prisoner. But the executioner just walks straight to the prisoner on this client. You have less than 20 seconds (roughly) to kill the first wave and even with Sol Ro/Velkator gear and with 200+ AAs on a few of my characters (6 total, level 60 only), I could not kill the first wave fast enough.

This seemed to be a bug back in Apr 26 2009 according to one post on Allakhazam:

Calmncollect - author

Just tried this today and it is still bugged. Event starts and the executioner just walks straight up and chops head off of the prisoner with no waiting at all. Had first mob to half health only and event was failed.

How is it five year old content doesnt work perfectly sony? I know it is a stupid quest and not even needed anymore but this is very discouraging and make me wonder if i want to waste my time on a game that has bugs on content that should be flawless by now. I can only imagine what current content is like.

To reinforce this thought, here is another in July 27, 2009 post stating that he is suppose to walk and pause occasionally on his way to execute the prisoner; and, if my memory serves correctly, this was true when I did it on live.

wooodeh - author

I just solod this with my merc. first time i tried he went streight up to him and killed him, second time he didnt. managed to take down all the 4 waves and boss no problem, only needed 1 heal for the boss geezer. i looted the mark and went back to the tribunal, when i say what evidence of mavuin they just saw we are reviewing his case and thats it :(

After that post (to present time), most people state about how they attempted with either a mercenary or just a few toons, but the trial did not seem to work for them without a full group. Earlier posts seem to suggest that it was soloable with just a level 70 toon of any variety (with 500+ AAs it seems).

And reading further, in Oct 20 2004, it seems I could have missed a mechanic where I should focus fire (and I will attempt this after this post):

Doohickey - author

The Executioner moves QUICK. You need to kill 1 mob every 10 seconds or so, or you may very well fail. When he talks to the prisoner, you have maybe 5 seconds before he kills him and you fail.

Please let me know if I am just playing the trial wrong or if this event is bugged that it can be fixed.

Welp, single targeting seemed to work. Completed the trial of execution so not bugged...I feel a bit sheepish right about now lol

No worries, the PoJ trials have always been incredibly wonky. Grats on making it through though!