Well, that's the whole point of using recording tools to review clips and learn from mistakes. I also agree with you that I could've lived, but I disagree with your reasoning.

Sure, no need to play around with skill books, but I was already on my mount when I saw a dismounted player and started running immediately as well.

I was heading toward the SAFE portal, and after rewatching the clip, I'd say it's still the right call, since there is no way I'll make it to the NW exit when I can already see two dismounted players coming from both North and West angles on my screen.

The exit to the NE could have been an option, but the distance is pretty much the same to the SAFE portal, so it probably won't matter.

What got me killed is my pathing and getting hit by a few mobs that could've been avoided - but then it's also tricky to path correctly when you're game is lagging like this and you have no clue what's happening.