Aranticus
01-10-2009, 06:35 AM
i've been a long time ddo player and plays almost everyday if i can. i used to think the pugs are wonderful. you get to meet new players, learn from others, or even unearth a gem who might one day be your guildie. i do alot of raids, both as a raid leader and as a party member. good pugs make everyone feel good. each one leaves with a sense of accomplishment. bad pugs usually end with with people defending their actions, people feeling bitter about each other and of course you leave with a bitter taste in your mouth feeling your time was utterly wasted
in recent times, i've noted alot of players, experienced ones at that, not listening or following instructions. the art of listening seems to have become a fading skill. when i'm in a raid, its really simple. when i'm not the one with the star, i listen. if i have some other methods of doing it, i voice it out, if the leader does not agree, i shut up and follow. if i'm the raid leader, i expect the same thing as well. tactics we can discuss but once past that, do not go about doing something other than what is agreed. this not only breaks the momentum but also makes it difficult for the rest of the party especially so when quest items are involved
sometimes i wonder if it is because people are trying to express their thinking abilities. maybe they think that the raid leader is not experienced enough and thus decide to do it their way. or maybe these people are so confident of themselves that they think they can do anything they like. or maybe they are just jack@sses. i really have no clue
i ran a pug vod earlier today. there were 2 new guys and 1 who wasnt really experienced. but all were very willing to listen and adapt. no webs, no problem. we had cone of colds and blade barriers. no intimidate, no problem. ranger put on shield and tanked suulomades. no dps on main tank, no problem. the rest of the melees waited patiently until the main tank had firm agro. raid leader was occupied, no problem. another experienced player held the fort and kept the raid going
inexperience was not a problem. there was a goal, to kill suulomades. a plan was agreed. everyone worked with the same purpose, put aside egos, adhered to the instructions and followed through the plan. with the combined effort of 12 individuals who came together as a party, suulomades was taken down under 30 minutes. teamwork doesnt just rely on individual brilliance. people must be willing to listen and be led. that is what is important...
in recent times, i've noted alot of players, experienced ones at that, not listening or following instructions. the art of listening seems to have become a fading skill. when i'm in a raid, its really simple. when i'm not the one with the star, i listen. if i have some other methods of doing it, i voice it out, if the leader does not agree, i shut up and follow. if i'm the raid leader, i expect the same thing as well. tactics we can discuss but once past that, do not go about doing something other than what is agreed. this not only breaks the momentum but also makes it difficult for the rest of the party especially so when quest items are involved
sometimes i wonder if it is because people are trying to express their thinking abilities. maybe they think that the raid leader is not experienced enough and thus decide to do it their way. or maybe these people are so confident of themselves that they think they can do anything they like. or maybe they are just jack@sses. i really have no clue
i ran a pug vod earlier today. there were 2 new guys and 1 who wasnt really experienced. but all were very willing to listen and adapt. no webs, no problem. we had cone of colds and blade barriers. no intimidate, no problem. ranger put on shield and tanked suulomades. no dps on main tank, no problem. the rest of the melees waited patiently until the main tank had firm agro. raid leader was occupied, no problem. another experienced player held the fort and kept the raid going
inexperience was not a problem. there was a goal, to kill suulomades. a plan was agreed. everyone worked with the same purpose, put aside egos, adhered to the instructions and followed through the plan. with the combined effort of 12 individuals who came together as a party, suulomades was taken down under 30 minutes. teamwork doesnt just rely on individual brilliance. people must be willing to listen and be led. that is what is important...