Help a noob not be so noob - Tips for Raids / Towers

[Gyson]

I truly understand it is not others responsibility to explain the strats, but after doing dungeon after dungeon not much really changing we jumped in thinking win or lose it will be fun to learn.

I'm wondering when this even became a thing. I've played a lot of MMOs before this one, and in every one of them the act of explaining important elements like boss mechanics to new people in the party was absolutely something people did without question, without expecting everyone to run to Youtube and visually spoil their entire dungeon experience beforehand. When did the simple effort of teaching/helping become such a no-no?

On top of that, this game rewards everyone in the party with bonuses whenever a new player (to the encounter) is present. I'm pretty sure this is meant to be a reward for taking the time to be helpful to the new adventurers who are in need of help. If people aren't willing to explain boss fights to someone new, then they're not being very helpful and they're not being good teammates - it's that simple.

I'm sorry you had a lame experience. Most of mine thus far have been good, but there have definitely been a few doozies out there filled with folks that really probably shouldn't be playing in a social environment to begin with. In no way is a situation like that ever your fault. Sometimes I think people forget this is a game, and whether it's Freeze-Tag, Chutes and Ladders, or a friendly game of volleyball you generally tend to explain the game to newcomers rather than just dragging them blindly through it with an annoyed look on your face.

[Anapingofness]

Aldora gave a good breakdown of LoTA. Moreover, she's right. Barring Coil and Ex primals, you don't necessarily have to watch a video or read a guide each and every time. More information is always good but it will not replace hands on experience.

As for you, OP and your SO, I'm sorry you guys ran into a bad bunch.
By and large, most people won't create problems and will even be quite friendly and helpful... but then you'll run into trolls and the only thing you can do is either leave or grin and bear it.
Please don't be too discouraged by instances like that.
If it gets too bad, just leave and report those fools for harassment.

[monochromicorn]

The only way to summarize your experience is with a single sentence:

Labrynth of the Ancients is still the home of the trolls.

I mean, I farmed that place for mythology tomes, was a healer at the time, so fast queue and it was pretty easy, even back then, and it is not *as bad* but it's still really bad

[Distance]

Just got home and got to read up on everyone's input, Thanks again for putting a positive turn on this! As for the comment from Gyson: I've always tried to help others when I'm on the more knowledgeable end... but sadly that is not always the case from others. When you find something that is so repetitive more and more people "Assume" or "Expect" perhaps just get tired of explaining and don't want to make a copy and paste directions for each boss. I have to admit we were not prepared, but our skill pulled us through... as expected after a few tries.

Can't wait for ST!

[Luvbunny]

Yeah sadly this is the case in most North America random duty finder groups... sometimes you get a really good group that is a joy to play and very helpful to newbies. But half the time you get a bunch of trolalas who loved nothing than ridicule you, boot you, or abuse you via party chat. DF in NA is better to be done with pre made party or other FC members helping you, otherwise get ready for some horrible experiences (or really good one).