I'm a whm with Ifrits cane and the DL sash, but I understand my accessories need some work. Needed to clear AK for about 4 days now.

First time in queue, Tank says "Speed run right?" I said "Sure, but this is my first time". Tank drops without saying a word.

I went to Mor Dhona, saw a person shout "AK speed run LF WHM" I /tell him "I'm a whm, but I havent done it before, can I come?" no response, but the shout changed to "AK Speed run LF experienced WHM"

Finally after going into queue for another 90 min or so, I got another pug, this time I told the Tank "Its my first time please let me try" And Anisa Azinna, awesome pld from who knows where, actually said "Ok! Here is what we do" and showed me the dungeon. Died twice on demon wall, and died 3 times on the boss, but I got the hang of it and cleared it once I learned the fights.

This game can be very discouraging and elitist at times, but there are still some nice people out there willing to let others learn the ropes ^^