03-21-2005, 10:30 PM
Darian,Mar 21 2005, 04:55 PM Wrote:Which is why I'm also getting to the point where I don't want to raid anything unless I'm with people I know to be competent (either from direct personal experience or by well-documented reputation).[right][snapback]71408[/snapback][/right]I, sadly, find myself getting near this state as well. Unlike Diablo 2, when partying was more of a "let's kill this stuff together instead of separately, like we both could," partying in WoW is an absolutely necessity. Also, you are absolutely dependent on your teammates as well. As you noted, part of being an effective tank is playing with others who understand how to let you build up some aggro, just as you learn how to lead the party and control the flow of battle. But one poor player can make an entire instance run an exercise in frustration for everyone.
This is an additional turnoff for casual players - they may find themselves unable to get into good groups as time progresses, because it's too frustrating for the hardcore players to have someone who doesn't know what they're doing along. Whether it be the tank, healer, DPS, or support class - not understanding your role will annoy the heck out of the other party members. In a sense, it makes the game ANTI-social instead of the opposite.
-Bolty
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