Calling players bad because they're slow at improving...

[GeminiReed]

However, if the duty/raid is extreme or savage, I feel I owe it to my fellow players to be aware of the mechanics. I call it gamer courtesy.

I can watch videos all day and they won't do me a lick of good until I've seen the fight firsthand. My static is aware of this so we our first night is a series of blind pulls and then pull up some vids if a mechanic has us stumped. Having that context helps enormously since we can filter out the flashy VFX from the true mechanics.

[Kacho_Nacho]

I can watch videos all day and they won't do me a lick of good until I've seen the fight firsthand. My static is aware of this so we our first night is a series of blind pulls and then pull up some vids if a mechanic has us stumped. Having that context helps enormously since we can filter out the flashy VFX from the true mechanics.

*nods* There is no right way to approach content. Your way is just as valid as mine. The point is, we are both trying to be good players.

Honestly, I seldom totally understand the mechanics after viewing a video. All they do is give me a heads up on what to expect when I dive in. It's only after I see things in action do the mechanics click.