Fine’s raid group belonged to a category that didn’t merely rely on guides but often created them.

This was unsurprising.

Fine typically dived into raids shortly after they were released, a time when no proper guides were available and successful clears were almost unheard of.

Analyzing patterns and developing strategies from scratch was far more challenging than following pre-existing guides.

But the thrill of blazing a trail, of forging one’s own path, was incomparable to simply following in someone else’s footsteps.

“But this time, we’ll approach things differently,” Fine said, distributing the materials he had prepared.

“To be honest, our …