Being a Casual Raider
There seems to be an endless debate as to what constitutes a “raider” or someone that raids on a regular basis, and a “casual” player, who can’t really dedicate the time required to complete end game content. The problem, as I see it, is that it terribly oversimplifies why a player does what he or she does. I know a lot of guild mates that raid end game instances, but they’re not all about the loot, they just like meeting up with friends and heading through a challenging dungeon. Conversely there are plenty of players out there who put a lot of hours in each week but simply don’t raid and focus on other in game endeavors. We all fall into our own playstyle, whatever that may be, and they’re all equal when you break it down to the bottom line, which is that we all pay our subscription costs!
Some players, however, would like the challenge of raiding without the rough scheduling involved (usually 3-5 days a week at 3-6 hour goes). Instead they’d like to see some end game content but not necessarily all. They want to progress but not really go all out. They’re willing to come prepared to a raid, consumables in hand and strategies in head, but not for 4-6 nights a week, maybe one or 2.
I tend to fall into this category as well, though I prefer smaller man content. I’m happily chugging through Zul’Aman, but I also like to hit up SSC on occasion too! For me, I don’t mind scheduling some things around raiding, but if I happen to want to head out to dinner or go out with friends, I’ll be sure to let our raid leader know in advance. I could never be in a guild that “required” attendance or a 75% of all raids requirement, because I like to keep my schedule flexible enough to make those changes.
If you’re looking to get into raiding but on a casual basis, check out http://sasu-er.org for a look at what’s possible. Or you can start a group on your own using the guide over at wowinsider.
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