tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285244720396580673.post5158538249132705202..comments2010-03-03T23:07:18.256-05:00Comments on Former WoW Widow's Journal: Rise of the Warlock: Raid - I can do this???falloutmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10480687896367845347noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285244720396580673.post-18876616332315275012009-11-05T18:18:34.952-05:002009-11-05T18:18:34.952-05:00Thanks for the suggestions. I know that I CAN rai...Thanks for the suggestions. I know that I CAN raid... I guess it's just not something that I want to do all the time and so is not something that I aspire to have all the best gear for (which I understand is part of the problem). I have a lot of anxiety issues, so sometimes if I am invited it is fine and I enjoy myself..and others... not so much. I get frustrated and discouraged easily, especially when things aren't going well.<br /><br />The group that we raid with raids 2-4 times a week depending on who's available etc. So, they are way better geared than me, plus have a much greater understanding/experience with the different bosses, etc. <br /><br />It's not that I can't. It's just that it's not that important to me. And it really only bothers me when I join the raid, only to do at least 1.5k dps lower than the lowest DPS next to me. <br /><br />And also when Hubby complains about people that they pick up out of LFG to join them in raids and then don't meet the "standards" of the group and I hear him and Kobeck talking about how terrible the person is. <br /><br />It is a bit disconcerting because he will complain about someone bringing the raid down and only doing x amount of DPS and I am like "that's what I do!" but yet, he always tells me that I am ok and that I am doing good, etc etc. And most of the time that is all I hear.. is that I am ok to do that...but not this other person. So what am I to believe?<br /><br />Of course, the usual explanation is that Mr./Ms. X is usually better geared than I am and SHOULD be doing more DPS.<br /><br />It really is a catch 22. If I don't do great DPS because I am undergeared, then i don't get invited. If I don't get invited I don't have the opportunity to get better gear, so my DPS doesn't improve. And... although they don't really have a scoring system for loot because the group is pretty much a glorified pug with the same core group from a few different small guilds, and then some friends...and from there possibly someone picked up from LFG, or a friend of a friend, etc. I have a guilty conscience. I hate getting gear in a roll against someone who did greater DPS than I did. But I do enjoy getting the gear. <br /><br />Bleh... whatever.falloutmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480687896367845347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8285244720396580673.post-58221166528831622502009-11-04T20:14:56.921-05:002009-11-04T20:14:56.921-05:00Anyone who really wants to raid -CAN- raid. Raidin...Anyone who really wants to raid -CAN- raid. Raiding can be a fun, rewarding, and entertaining deal. Bring a sense of humor, a willingness to learn, desire to do your best, and a willingness to ask others for help and it's likely others will be more than happy to help you and have you along.<br /><br />Don't feel bad if you die. It looks like you're fairly new to the raid game. You probably haven't learned all of the basic mechanics that those of us who've been raiding forever know. <br /><br />From the spells you mentioned you like to cast, it looks like you're headed in the right direction. <br /><br />You can help yourself understand the fights you're about to do by going and watching some strategy videos. <br /><br />I recommend Tankspot videos to show the basics of most fights. You can see a list of videos here:<br />http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Ciderhelm<br /><br />Good luck.Zanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812849792328418932noreply@blogger.com