Speaking only for myself, often when I play I am in a position where I am unable to speak (people sleeping/working/etc.). So I always message people to let them know that while I can't speak, I am experienced and can hear them to follow any directions as needed. Plus I try to communicate via dancing (Yes) and waving (No).
For me, most raiders don't seem to mind my silence, provided I don't do anything noobish, which I think is fair. But those who don't even give me a chance to prove anything is frustrating. It usually means a longer search for a team.
Thoughts?
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I prefer a mic but there've been times when I've had issues with my mic & just went along. I knew what to do & when to do so there wasn't an issue. As a matter of fact, I raided VoG yesterday with a guy who couldn't talk. We beat it from start to finish with a 5 man team.