Level 30 Wizard looking for tips on how to get groups...

[Effe]

Okay this is the same problem I had in Everquest 1 with my wizard there and partly why I stopped playing him once I got to level 40 or 39, can't remember eactly which on. Getting groups or even putting together a group has become to much like work and I'm really starting to get sick up it. Especailly because I love playing my Wizard.I don't think I'm a bad one. The times I've gotten groups recently I've always come away at the end with thanks from the other group members. From keeping damage shields up, providing a lot of damage, not pulling aggro by over nuking (though has happen once or twice). I like to think I'm pretty good at the role. Especially after playing on in EQ1, playing casters in Dark Age of Camelot (Elditch), and a NanoTech in Anarchy Online. I know how some can feel about having a bad wizard on the team but I don't think I've made a bad name for myself which is good and I don't think is the problem.Maybe I'm on a bad server. Crushbone but it does seem to be one of the more heavyly populated ones. Is there some trick I have to do in order to get into groups? At level 30 do I have to bite the bullet and group with mid 20s in order to get more levels up in order to hunt with 30s?Do I have to beg to get into groups?This I actually did at one point in EQ1 to some degree (to many pleases in ooc messages). Going to find groups invs and sending tells to members to find the leader in hopes of getting on a list. I don't even think it should have to come to that. Not only that but it's demeaning too I feel. So in order not to do that I've taken to starting other classes. Have a 21 Warden now as a result, 14 necro, etc. While nice, it isn't want I really want which is to play my Wizard and view more of the game. My guild has been good about things but I can't stop them from enjoying the game, especailly with them being higher in level then me.So any advice on getting groups? Are there any certain guilds I should consider having my wizard join? Perhaps starting over on a new server? etc?I know people say starting your own groups helps but have tried that and things just fall apart and I don't like leading (which is why I don't play a tank character to begin with).Thanks.

[Ammem]

Ok at level 30 there is a big number of solo quests in zones like EL and Zek, do them that should get to around level 33-34 and then start hitting zones like RE. For RE good DPS is always needed, so I am sure you will not be left behind. Another tip try starting your own group rather than waiting for 2 hours with LFG tag on. BTW do not forget to have your spells at least Adept I, so you're playing to the full benefit of your class.

[Faheuc]

try level chat, lots of groups start there

[Wilko1981]

Another good point to mention you may or may not be doing this already.If you do find yourself in a good group, ask if its ok to add them to your friends list for future grouping.  If you do this you will find when you log in you may get invited back by people you previously grouped with, saving you the hassel of LFG tagging or putting together a team.Just my 2c.<div></div>

[SalBlu]

<P>Here's my advice...</P> <P>Stop waiting around looking for a group.  That's a complete waste of time.  Take some initiative and start to build a group of your own.  9 times out of 10 you'll get a group up and running within a few minutes and only have to search for one class to fill up the ranks (tank/healer).  Give your group a goal and tell that to people when you send them a /tell asking them to join your group.</P> <P>Advertise your group in level chat.  </P> <P>Advertise in ooc chat.</P> <P>Bottom line is, if you want to get a group, dont just sit there waiting.  If you think that you are no good at making groups, suck it up and try again.  Everyone makes a crappy group once in a while.</P>

[Hella_Nervous]

heh heh I signed on tonight with my 40something wizard ( i havent played him in a while) and the only person i could find to group in ct was another 40something wizard haha. <div></div>