Originally posted by GeoForce:

Still going it alone. Got in some terrible spots where I got killed a dozen times or more to recover my stuff, but still going. Will certainly get worse as I need to go after 'Bonemass' next . I haven't played in group since my days in FFII.

Backup gear. Always have backup gear. I have a handy "I done ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up" chest by my portals just for such occasions.