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Strategy for Dungeons and Instances

I love doing instances, especially if you have a great group to do them with. I especially hate it when there is a ninja in the group taking everything being annoying. I consider myself to be a decent Instance/Dungeon player. Having that said I like being a hunter in an Instance. Mainly because you can "tank" with your pet. This makes you more attractive to groups, especially ones that have seen you play before and like your style.

My style for Instances and Dungeons is to always look before you leap. Never wander off into un-known or un-cleared territory unless you are the Tank. Especially if you are a low level with a high aggravation radius. This could easily get you and the whole group killed. Know your limitations and boundaries and do not over step them. Grant it for beginners you will not fully understand how the party works. I know it took me a while to figure out what to do and not do. Here is a list I compiled of some do's and don'ts for group play:

- Do not whine or complain.
- Do not Ninja (Need or say "Oh I need that")
- Do listen to the leader, after all he was chosen for a reason.
- Do be friendly and not rude.
- Do follow the group, venturing off will get you killed.
- If you are going for a certain item, discuss it with the group before you go in. Be willing to make a sacrifice, such as passing on every other item.

By following those guidelines above it will make for a great group inside an instance. Being friendly and courteous is the best way to play because then everyone has fun. Remember all it takes is one person to ruin it, so before inviting someone to the party, try and talk to them first to get a feel for their style. Just remember that everyone can just about use everything, which is why there is the rolling feature in WoW. If you lose, lose graciously and chances are that group will invite you on more instances, which ultimately means more items for you.