Normals Vs Ex

[Khimaera]

I think the other problem is that people expect you to know to do that? They don't say anything even when you say you're new to whatever it is that you're queued up for.

I just got up to Labyrinth today and the previous alliance raids no one really did mechanics, we just hit boss and it died. That's why I'm saying it feels too easy, I still have no idea what the mechanics are for the previous raids even though I tanked the bosses in them. :|

[Rongway]

I think the other problem is that people expect you to know to do that? They don't say anything even when you say you're new to whatever it is that you're queued up for.|

If it's normal content, not knowing when to do what is perfectly fine your first time. Go in blind. There's nothing wrong with that.

If it's an EX or Savage, you absolutely should know what you're getting into before you go in, unless you are in a pre-made group that is expressly okay with going in blind.