This post is merely here to just share some raid etiquette for anyone who is new to raiding. I will divide this topic up into 5 sections. 1. [b]Forming a Raid group[/b] Forming a raid group can be difficult at times yet often for me its rather simple. If you do not have a clan who regularly runs raids together, I highly suggest that you join one. It is very nice to play with people you know and play on a regular basis with. It can also help you become a better team. If your not in a clan and are to lazy to join one then your probably going to be looking on LFG (Looking for Group). LFG is a very nice place to meet people who are looking to play the raid together. When you are on LFG you have two different options, you can look for a group or you can create one. If your looking for a group DO NOT MAKE A POST TELLING PEOPLE TO INVITE YOU. These posts are normally disregarded or seen as mentally retarded because nobody is going out of their way to invite you (your not a celebrity). To find a group simply look for other peoples posts about needing people and message them ON THE CONSOLE. Barely anyone ever uses the website chat so I wouldn't recommend using it. If the person does not invite you within 2 minutes, look for another post and message the next person. If your the one posting life is a bit simpler. All you have to do is make a post requesting the number of people you need and what you expect of them. (i.e. if you are doing challenge modes include that you require a base knowledge of challenge modes.) Do not be an A-hole with your post asking for people with 200+ completions of kings fall, nobody likes people who do that. Then after you post, wait for the floodgates to open. You should get messages on your console, Xbox/PS4 and invite the person into the party and game. And there ya have it, a full raid team ready to rock and role. 2. [b]Beginning a Raid[/b] When you start a raid with a new group of people from LFG it is often good to get people talking. I have been in groups that are silent through the entire raid and it often spoils the mood. Crack a couple jokes here and there, start a topic that you can mindlessly discuss during the first parts of a raid. Get to know the weaknesses of a raid team, if you see a player struggling with a certain task place them in a position that is easiest for them. Build each other up. I know this sounds stupid but its honestly true. When you start a raid make sure to give compliments and kind statements left and right, then later in the raid you can start throwing a little bit of shade. It builds a brief friendship between each individual and allows for more sarcastic comments to be made later in the raid. If you enjoy being a leader then lead, make sure people know what they are doing and what they are supposed to be doing. (KINDLY!!!! DONT BE AN D**K ABOUT IT.) 3. [b]Understand the Raid[/b] As I said earlier, often one of the requirements in LFG posts is to have knowledge about the fights and their mechanics. Make sure you know the raid before you enter it (unless someone has agreed to carry you through blind.) Watching a 10 minute video explaining the encounter can save hours of time during the raid. Ask the team how they would like to take on the fight and be open to suggestions. There are many different ways to complete certain things and learning new ways to kill bosses can often lead to faster raids. If your new to a raid and afraid to preform a difficult task make sure to speak up. Better to let people know if you can't be a sowrdbearer than to run up and get -blam!- by Crota. 4. [b]Staying Strong[/b] When times get tough people back out. This is very true with raid teams. Often by the fourth try people just straight up leave and find another group. Don't do that. If your raid team is built off of LFG players it can be difficult at times. It's like throwing a bunch of NBA players, who have never practiced together, into the championship game. It takes time to learn to play with a fresh team, and often it will take 6-10 tries to complete an encounter. But nothing is more satisfying than that last bit of damage when you get to celebrate with the raid team. If you do have to leave however, don't just straight up book it and give the middle finger to all the other players. Give em a reason why your leaving. Even if its some BullS**t reason just give em something so that you leave on good terms with the other players. It can get people really pissed off when a raid member just leaves the team mid way through a run without a reason why or even a bye guys. 5. [b]PRP - Post Raid Party[/b] After every raid is a magical experience to join with the other five members for a little celebratory dance in the tower. Its like a sacred ritual that has been preformed for many raid groups. If you are unable to join the party then tell everyone that it was an awesome run and that you would be down to do it again next week. That is an okayish reason for missing the tower dance party. These are just some things that I feel people should understand before they raid the next time. Raiding should be a fun experience for all group members to enjoy. Happy Raiding Guardians! -DrQuaxx EDIT: Sorry about all the grammar mistakes. I wrote this on my phone while at work I'll rewrite it when I get to my laptop.