So some from my FC and some randoms did the new P9 to 12 today. I haven't done at patch raids before, even though I've played FF14 for a very long time. I absolutely had a great time.

The mechanics in some fights were very challenging and felt server ticks were questionable specifically the p12 boss, where you get clipped.

But I had an amazing time. Yes we died plenty and yes we had a fight with a random who was also new and left as we died a few times, maybe expecting a carry. And we had a fight with some greeders who tried to avoid mechanics for maximum up time. But overall it was the best time I've had in ages during content.

I'm one of those types who needs to do a fight, die to a mechanic a couple times and then I will remember it. Eventually got the hang of it.

To those who haven't done at level raiding like me, regardless of experience in the game, mostly due to a confidence thing. Go for it. Try to get some from you FC to go. Join voice chat. Have a great time. Be patient. It was so much fun and highly recommended.