Could you direct me to where I can get advice on 'How to get started in find a group dungeons'. Thank you.
Basically I need know what you need in the way of equipment and where you can get it. ty again.
Edited, Dec 30th 2011 10:06am by Dodgeruk
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Once you are level 15 press the letter I on your keyboard, that will bring up the queue for random dungeon with everyone else of the right level currently looking for a group. That`s the easiest way, others level way too fast in order to commit to leveling together on server unless you each have enough alts to keep busy.
Just have a look at your gear, if you`re level 15+ wearing items that have no minimum level requirement... you`re not bringing the `best`` you that you can to the dungeon. But finding the gear on the Auction House can be expensive so do quests to get gear until you`re close.
Edited, Dec 30th 2011 10:09am by Gwenorgan
Just have a look at your gear, if you`re level 15+ wearing items that have no minimum level requirement... you`re not bringing the `best`` you that you can to the dungeon. But finding the gear on the Auction House can be expensive so do quests to get gear until you`re close.
Edited, Dec 30th 2011 10:09am by Gwenorgan
Give us some background. Are you Horde or Alliance? What is your class and spec? What is your previous MMO experience? Are you finding the quests easy or difficult?
Why does it matter?
The first couple of dungeons play slightly differently. I always found the first Horde instance slightly more forgiving and even if it wasn't, it was right there in Org.
Some classes and specs may be slightly less gear dependent than others.
I never played the FF series MMOs, but I gather that WOW (especially today) is probably easier on the new player. If you've never played an MMO before, you might find your first dungeon run a little confusing. Many players know the dungeons a bit too well and have so-called heirloom items that give them comparatively good gear for their level; they tend to rush through things.
If you are finding questing easy, welcome to thejungle dungeon. If you keep pulling three mobs and getting crushed, you should probably read up on threat and aggro. Not understanding those things is a quick ticket to getting the boot from your group if you cause wipes.
For the most part, this is really all you need to get started. The other things may just help us give better advice about how to do things more smoothly. You can help things by reading your dungeon journal before you enter the first dungeon.
Why does it matter?
The first couple of dungeons play slightly differently. I always found the first Horde instance slightly more forgiving and even if it wasn't, it was right there in Org.
Some classes and specs may be slightly less gear dependent than others.
I never played the FF series MMOs, but I gather that WOW (especially today) is probably easier on the new player. If you've never played an MMO before, you might find your first dungeon run a little confusing. Many players know the dungeons a bit too well and have so-called heirloom items that give them comparatively good gear for their level; they tend to rush through things.
If you are finding questing easy, welcome to the
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Once you are level 15 press the letter I on your keyboard, that will bring up the queue for random dungeon with everyone else of the right level currently looking for a group.
For the most part, this is really all you need to get started. The other things may just help us give better advice about how to do things more smoothly. You can help things by reading your dungeon journal before you enter the first dungeon.
I would also add that you should probably state to your parties that you are a new player by typing (without the quotes) "/p Hi I'm a new player" or something similar. The /p command will enter you into party chat mode, where your text will be blue and only those in your party can see your comments.
As Rhode stated, most parties really rush through dungeons when using the group finder option, and these same people tend to be really impatient and seem to like to kick people out who can't keep up or slack off too much. So by introducing yourself as a new player, they should be more helpful.
As Rhode stated, most parties really rush through dungeons when using the group finder option, and these same people tend to be really impatient and seem to like to kick people out who can't keep up or slack off too much. So by introducing yourself as a new player, they should be more helpful.
Also keep a mental note that there are quite a few people who essentially troll people at that low of a level. It gets frustrating to have your tank not use righteous fury (paladin tanks use it to generate threat), a dps who pulls extra groups leaving me to heal through them punching me in the face until the tank can be bothered to pick them up, another dps who is essentially auto attacking, and another who is on follow the entire time.
~If you are a tank~
-Switch into bear if you are a druid.
-Use defensive stance if you are a warrior.
-Make sure that Righteous Fury is active if you are a paladin.
-Be aware of any creatures that you are fighting and any that are up ahead. Also be ready to taunt them off people if they start running amok.
-Don't pull too fast that your healer can't keep up but also don't pull too slow or the dps with ADHD will get bored and start pulling for you.
~If you are a healer~
-You will start with a low mana cost heal, that is your bread and butter spell to use. Even at a low level you should be able to fire off quite a few of those without worrying about going OOM.
-Later on you will get quicker heals. Use only in emergencies or when damage is coming in real quick. They will drain you of your mana real quick.
-At lower level the healing order is You>Tank>Dps. Later on you and the tank switch. This is because at lower levels a dps can easily tank encounters if the actual tank goes down. Later on though incoming damage gets pretty high and you need the tanks avoidance and mitigation to survive the incoming damage.
-Make sure you have a full stack of water before every dungeon.
~If you are dps~
-Assist the tank. Attack the tanks primary target unless it is AoE then... well... AoE.
-If you notice a stray enemy beating on the healer try to either crowd control it or start beating on it yourself until the tank comes along. It is better you die than the healer.
-It is not the healers job to heal you through everything the boss can throw out. Stay out of fire in the ground, stuff falling from the sky, anything that you can avoid. Remember the less stress you put on your healer the smoother the run with go for everyone.
Gear wise dps have the lowest "requirement" for gear. Healers are next in line with the job of managing their mana pools. Tanks though tend to have the roughest time trying to make sure their gear is ok for the task at hand.
Good luck and I hope any of this information was a help.
~If you are a tank~
-Switch into bear if you are a druid.
-Use defensive stance if you are a warrior.
-Make sure that Righteous Fury is active if you are a paladin.
-Be aware of any creatures that you are fighting and any that are up ahead. Also be ready to taunt them off people if they start running amok.
-Don't pull too fast that your healer can't keep up but also don't pull too slow or the dps with ADHD will get bored and start pulling for you.
~If you are a healer~
-You will start with a low mana cost heal, that is your bread and butter spell to use. Even at a low level you should be able to fire off quite a few of those without worrying about going OOM.
-Later on you will get quicker heals. Use only in emergencies or when damage is coming in real quick. They will drain you of your mana real quick.
-At lower level the healing order is You>Tank>Dps. Later on you and the tank switch. This is because at lower levels a dps can easily tank encounters if the actual tank goes down. Later on though incoming damage gets pretty high and you need the tanks avoidance and mitigation to survive the incoming damage.
-Make sure you have a full stack of water before every dungeon.
~If you are dps~
-Assist the tank. Attack the tanks primary target unless it is AoE then... well... AoE.
-If you notice a stray enemy beating on the healer try to either crowd control it or start beating on it yourself until the tank comes along. It is better you die than the healer.
-It is not the healers job to heal you through everything the boss can throw out. Stay out of fire in the ground, stuff falling from the sky, anything that you can avoid. Remember the less stress you put on your healer the smoother the run with go for everyone.
Gear wise dps have the lowest "requirement" for gear. Healers are next in line with the job of managing their mana pools. Tanks though tend to have the roughest time trying to make sure their gear is ok for the task at hand.
Good luck and I hope any of this information was a help.
Use the dungeon finder. I personally feel its best at low levels to do all seven allowed randoms every week, since these usually produce a nice (if occasionally repetitive) piece of gear. Once you get used to some of them, go ahead and queue for specific dungeon that drop the kind of gear you may need.
If you aren't with a set group, no sweat. I've never played with any more than two other people. often random players in an are where we were questing separately, or else guildies recruited for short runs against specific bosses.
Pick up groups get a poor and usually unfair rap. Sure once in a while you'll get some butthead who wants to kvetch about your play - usually someone who isn't all that much better. Don't avoid the PUGs, they're usually the only way a solo quester can even get into the dungeons. When you show up in the instance (unless its as a replacement in the middle of a boss fight,) say "hello". If you aren't real familiar with a dungeon, it never hurts to say something like "my first time here - any suggestions). After the runs, say thanks. If you do something really stupid, you can apologize if you want, but its better to remember and not do it again next time.
Take some time to stop and smell the roses, uh, better not do that part in The Underbog.
If you aren't with a set group, no sweat. I've never played with any more than two other people. often random players in an are where we were questing separately, or else guildies recruited for short runs against specific bosses.
Pick up groups get a poor and usually unfair rap. Sure once in a while you'll get some butthead who wants to kvetch about your play - usually someone who isn't all that much better. Don't avoid the PUGs, they're usually the only way a solo quester can even get into the dungeons. When you show up in the instance (unless its as a replacement in the middle of a boss fight,) say "hello". If you aren't real familiar with a dungeon, it never hurts to say something like "my first time here - any suggestions). After the runs, say thanks. If you do something really stupid, you can apologize if you want, but its better to remember and not do it again next time.
Take some time to stop and smell the roses, uh, better not do that part in The Underbog.
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