Pro tip: Tell me you're new to a dungeon /rant

[LineageRazor]

I am honestly surprised there are so many people here with venomous things to say about speedrunning. I think once, MAYBE twice, have I ever received criticism for mass pulls. More often than not, EVERYONE is happier with a speed run. It gets things done quickly, and it prevents boredom. I gearcheck my allies whenever I enter an instance, and unless gear is seriously underpar I'll speedrun by default, and the commendations come pouring in.

If someone asks to slow down, I'm happy to comply. In general, though, folks want to get things done with, whether they are new or experienced.

I am also in agreement that it is up to newcomers to request advice. If we're talking speed runs, we're talking level 50 dungeons or higher - mass pulling on lowbie dungeons is NOT WORTHWHILE in most cases, as few jobs have decent aoe ability at those levels. By the time you've reached level 50, even if you've gotten there without a keyboard by then you've most likely created a few macros to help communicate with other players - including admitting you're new and asking for explanations if you need them.

People who are hostile toward newbies are the exception, not the rule, and it's important for newcomers to learn this. Players in general are happy to give advice and lend assistance. You won't be shunned or kicked for admitting that you're new, and you'll never learn if you don't ask questions.

If I time it right, which is 99.9% of the time, all the mobs are dead along with the tank but the rest of the party will be perfectly fine, and if I get it wrong the DPS will live but I will be dead with the tank.

So, the healer admits to deliberately sabotaging the run to prove a point and satisfy their own ego, when they COULD have instead worked toward a smooth and successful run. Clearly, the tank is the villian here!