How do I find a static raid group?

[Laerune]

I dont raid anymore, but whenever I needed a static raid group and I could not find it in my inner circle or guild, I would venture somewhere else and recruit others who wanted the same as me. I am sure there are others like you who are looking for a static group and here are some advice for you:

1. Be clear on what your goal is, what gear the other players need to have and which classes and roles you are looking for.
2. If you want it to be a static one, then you need to build a relationship with these guys and girls. Alot of players act as if the gamers are npc's and this is wrong. Saying Hi and Bye is not enough. Talk with them, get to know them and build a friendship. If you are friends with them, then you have found yourself a static for life (or atleast how long they are paying for their subsciption). You could ignore the whole friendship part, but if they like you, then they will not hop to another group.
3. Know that other players will be better or worse then you and they might not have the desirable ilevel gear, be reasonable to them and hope that they do the same for you.
4. Make a schedule and stick to it. If you guys are raiding on Friday's evening, then do not change the schedule on the last minute to Saturday's evening. You might be able to do the run, but others might be busy with other things. You need to think as a team and less as a shepard with his sheeps.

Now to answer your question. You can recruit others via:
1. Official forum and the server section.
2. Unofficial sites like Reddit.
3. Advertise in the game via a Linkshell or PartyFinder.
4. Make a forum or a site where players can come and take a look on what your offering.
5. Ask around in the FC and Linkshells that you are a member of.

Just remember there are others like you and alot might have given up hope in finding a static raid group. You need alot of patience, because this is will take time. In another mmorpg it took me a month or two, to find a real static raiding group. I have build a friendship with them and we stayed toghter for two years (I quit the game). I wish you good luck on this journey.