Quarion has shared some tips and tricks for those participating in this weeks' events:

We've put together a list of hints to help our players get even more out of live events in DDO!

Instances:

• The new technology used by the Anniversary event allows monsters to spawn in all the worlds, in all instances, at the same time! There's no need to "hop" to different instances to see if they're spawning elsewhere.
• We suggest choosing one instance and exploring it! You're sure to find trouble (the fun kind!) by sticking to a single instance and fully exploring it.
• "Hopping" instances (which means, changing between two or more instances of the same zone frequently) only takes you out of the fun, takes up time you could be playing, and contributes to a laggy environment for everyone.

Monsters:

• The monsters are growing stronger each time they invade, so group up and take some friends with you!
• Hunt in groups, but not too big! It’s a good idea to keep about 4-6 people in your hunting team! the larger the group, the greater the odds are that you'll become separated from your comrades
• Explore one zone! We've adjusted tactics so monsters won't spawn where there are large groups of players gathering. Monsters may lurk in many places, waiting to ambush you. Get out and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!
• Generally, monsters will spawn at certain times of the day, with other random waves thrown in for good measure.

Phat Loot:

• Loot is random and usually dropped with monsters. Changing instances will not increase your odds of getting loot, for the monsters know better than to leave their treasures in the same spot every time.
• We realize that some players are snagging loot with minimal effort. We suggest making use of the Backspace and "U" key to target and pick up items; it's faster than clicking on them. Making these keys your friends will help you get your fair share!

Finally, we suggest binding to the Rusty Nail or Phoenix taverns in case of death. You'll get back into the action faster!

Very useful tips!