Raid Etiquette?

[MOZZYSTAR]

Hey!
So I just... participated in my second raid. (Ever. *Total MMO newb*) And I noticed during the missions that there is a "loot" icon at the bottom right. Click on it and it'll say "need this!" or "greed" or "pass." So the first raid I clicked "greed" and the second raid I clicked on "pass."

Do all players get to loot the same chest? If not, how is acquiring the booty decided?

Lastly, I notice that everyone seems to hang around at the end of the raid. I'm always the first person to leave (because I'm an awkward duck, yenno?). So is there something we're supposed to wait for that I'm missing? Aside from the loot?

[Spawnie]

yeah every1 will roll on the items in the chests after each boss and generally ppl will hang around for a little bits in the hopes of gettin a commendation at the end of the fight from others in the group :3

[MOZZYSTAR]

Thank you, Spawnie. So how does one... roll? Heh heh, sorry for all the questions. ^^;

[viewtyjoe]

Loot is rolled on by members of the party, which doesn't mean much now, but when you get to 50 and start doing 24-man content, those dungeons will have a separate chest and drop for each party, and you're only rolling against your party. Generally, if you can need it, need it, otherwise feel free to greed. If everyone agrees to do something else, that's fine, but don't be afraid to roll on things you could use.

[MOZZYSTAR]

Good to know. [: Thank you.

[Vorpal_Spork]

Hey!
So I just... participated in my second raid. (Ever. *Total MMO newb*) And I noticed during the missions that there is a "loot" icon at the bottom right. Click on it and it'll say "need this!" or "greed" or "pass." So the first raid I clicked "greed" and the second raid I clicked on "pass."

Do all players get to loot the same chest? If not, how is acquiring the booty decided?

Lastly, I notice that everyone seems to hang around at the end of the raid. I'm always the first person to leave (because I'm an awkward duck, yenno?). So is there something we're supposed to wait for that I'm missing? Aside from the loot?

Let's say you have a 4 person party. If all 4 choose greed the highest roll gets the item. If two people choose greed and two choose need then only the people who chose need roll for the item. Pass means you don't want the item at all. Need means you actually need the item to use. Like a white mage rolling on a ring with mind and piety. Greed means you don't actually need it, but you want it anyway, maybe to break it down for materia or sell it or something.

[Anova]

Be aware that static groups (players who agree to party exclusively with each other to clear content at scheduled times and days) may have a hierarchy or precedent for who gets gear. Just ask beforehand if there are any rules for loot and you should be good. Most groups will be fine if you need on something you can use though.

[Stihllodeing]

Be aware that static groups (players who agree to party exclusively with each other to clear content at scheduled times and days) may have a hierarchy or precedent for who gets gear. Just ask beforehand if there are any rules for loot and you should be good. Most groups will be fine if you need on something you can use though.

This is advice you won't use for a looong time. You won't need to ask anyone for anything until much later, and you'll know when you might want to ask. It's good advice for the future though.

"Need" "Greed" and "Pass" are typical in any mmo with a loot drop system. It's pretty self explanatory. You could also look at it as "Greed" really means "Kind of Need it" much like others have explained. Sine you're super green to an mmo, I'll try and give you some examples that might help explain the common "etiquette" governing this philosophy

When I need:
*If the drop is a obvious upgrade for the job I am playing in the particular dungeon.
*If the drop is almost identical to what I'm currently wearing, and my spiritbond is 100% I'll need. I usually convert it on the spot and equip the new piece to begin the spirit bonding process again.
*If the drop isn't something I need for stats, but is a high priced commodity on the market, I'll most likely need it. BEWARE: Some people really look down on needing for currency. The counter argument is "Someone else could use that for a subclass and winning the drop by greeding it is more fair to everyone else". Develop your own opinion about "needing" on things in a random group.

You can use the advice to help decide what You would personally do when "greeding" and "passing". Hope it explains things a little. Good luck and welcome to an mmo \o/

[Canadane]

Thank you, Spawnie. So how does one... roll? Heh heh, sorry for all the questions. ^^;

It didn't seem like anyone articulated it yet. When you press Need or Greed a number between 1-99 is generated. Like rolling a dice.
Highest number wins, however any number in the Need section will always trump the agreed section.

You can see your number over the loot icon after rolling.

[Mokocchi]

It's always better to raid with a group of friends, otherwise the DF people will either completely ignore your request to not roll on the item, or win it and leave right afterwards. They won't even commend you if that happens. Good luck though!