Guild Wars 2

No. Not another thread on getting kicked. Quite the opposite really.
I have been playing GW2 for an amazing three weeks or so now. My only character just broke lvl 36. I have been having a blast with the world content, including the world bosses. YAY! (I don’t PvP because I suck hard in PvP)

-so …. what’s yer point?!?

Indeed I do have one! In order to avoid aforementioned being kicked from a dungeon group, what’d be the best way to advert that I want to run dungeons, without any of the rushing, min/max or elitism?

*-there’s nothing wrong with wanting to rush through a dungeon and move on, I just prefer to enjoy the journey more than the destination.

**-ESO, Wildstar both disappointed majorly which is why I picked up GW2. >^.^<

Something along the lines of. “Hey, this is my first time attempting [Insert name here]. Would you mind taking me along and instructing me?”

Not a guaranteed yes, but it at least shows you are at least aware that charging in is probably a bad idea.

Spiderbite.8049:

**-ESO, Wildstar both disappointed majorly which is why I picked up GW2. >^.^<

I love you. <3

I suggest you simply put something like “AC any path, all welcome!” to let people know you aren’t speed rushing or looking for zerkers. They can see what level you are in the window. People who are cool with running with lowbies will join. People who don’t like lowbies will stay away. You don’t want to force yourself into a speed rush group anyway. You can also say “I’m experienced” or something if you feel confident you are good even though you are low level.

The story mode of dungeons is also a good place to start, if you haven’t done it already. It seems to be more relaxed than the explorable paths – probably because people only have to run it once to unlock explorable mode, so don’t care as much if it takes a bit longer.

Keep it short and clear. “All levels welcome. Path #” or “All levels welcome. All paths”.

If you consider yourself a newbie to dungeons (note newbie, not noob), then you could say “Newbie run! Any level, path #”. Then you don’t risk getting anyone joining and saying “omg why don’t you know this?!”, which you could still get even if it’s an all levels welcome run.

And just always make your own LFG at this point, and always make it your instance when you can. Heck, I’d give that advice to you for the entire future of your dungeon career!

And start with story!

TYVM for the quick and courteous responses!!

I know you asked for how to advertise but another idea is to get in a guild and find like minded individuals.

Best wishes!

Create a title like this.

LFM AC casual run, anyone welcome

You wont’ have a problem getting people. But the dungeon might take a very long time, and you probalby can’t even finish the dungeon. You might also have people rage quiting mid way but as long as you are dungeon leader, you can find more people.

Are you on a North American or European server? If you’re on NA then I’d love to run dungeons with you on my alt.

Rhianne.4027:

The story mode of dungeons is also a good place to start, if you haven’t done it already. It seems to be more relaxed than the explorable paths – probably because people only have to run it once to unlock explorable mode, so don’t care as much if it takes a bit longer.

I have to concur here. I know in the past when I did story mode on my 80s I never, ever griped about low levels, mistakes, bad builds, etc. I just kept it shut and smiled while watching the newer/less experienced players PLAY their characters without being bickered with elitist BS.

Just remember once everything is “old hat” to you, take kind consideration of other new players who tag along for the first time, too.

I think obviously story mode is easier. But I think more people like explorable because the reward is much better. Or they get sick or repeating a dungeon which dont’ give much rewards.

I wouldn’t mind going along with you as well. As I enjoy casual runs more then quick rush. Feels more fun overall. So if your on EU side I could give a hand if you want.

I’d recommend finding yourself an active guild (preferably one that uses voice chat) and run through them with them.

Voice chat is always nice for explaining things. Takes less time than typing.

Join a guild.

Most guilds that are around wont force you to speed run or learn all the exploits to do dungeons. Heck some people actually prefer psuedo-vanquishing dungeons.

Hint Hint Anet >_> bring back Vanquishing.