How do you prepare?

4 hours is way too much for my lack of concentration to handle therefore ive never used 2x and im usually never on for the events, but when i am i just use like a hour of it before i get assed out.

I stock up on pots, find a map/party & train...

I take a nap before hand. Then I go to the washroom, wash my hands, tie up my hair, place a bottle of green tea with ginseng and honey next to me in case I get thirsty, set up skype to mic with Neil, re pot, look for a map, and IM READY TO ROLL!

Yep, thats about it LOL!
Unfortunately I don't always have my green tea =( so I settle for water sometimes.

[SIZE="1"]i actually like to stay off of MS until an hour or two before the event starts. my computer lags with time, so i just try to keep it chill and whatnot. i like to hang out with friends, stock up on pots, clean out inventory spaces and stuff like that. then i look for maps, usually in semi-deserted places to avoid competition and i enjoy the most of it.

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If it's general 2x, I try to find a map early on because the places I train are generally packed when it's activated. Then I grab some water, a snack, and put on some music.