My girlfriend suggested I watch movie instead of play EQ2.
I pop in LOTR, FOTR.
Guys, your group of 4 halflings aren't high enough level to take the Darkrider! Break the encounter and run! You won't get exp, but you won't die!
You can't group with a level 45 mage! And how did you get 9 people in the same group?
I think you need to work on your tradeskills some, too.