====== Raiding with Peace and Quiet ======
Not all raids are the same, but they generally share characteristics. You can help out a lot by being prepared for the raid you are to be attending.

===== Required Add-Ons =====
To raid with PQ you'll need the following add-ons installed and configured. More to the point you'll need to understand how to use them.

  * Omen

===== Raid technical setup =====
As part of implementing the second axiom, members should be able to contribute to a raid they are not attending.
  * Guild runs (where possible) will be streamed via [[http://www.mogulus.com|mogulus.com]]; more information about this may be found [[streaming|here]].
  * The official raid channel (/ra) is not used for any raids except for raid warnings.
  * The channel pqraid is used for for voice and raid chat.
  * This channel is not limited to those currently raiding, and is open to all.

===== Always =====
  * Keep your unavailable days up-to-date on the calendar. The raid is determined in advance based on this information. If you miss a raid because your unavailability information is incorrect, you inconvenience everybody else.

===== Before you even log in =====
  * Check your add-ons. New versions are being released all the time and often lose compatibility with older versions. Keep yours up-to-date. A large number of add-ons can be kept up-to-date with the [[http://www.curse.com/client/|CurseClient]].
  * Get your in-raid communications gear sorted out. Headsets, microphones, speakers etc.

===== Before raid invitations =====
  * If you've recently suffered a crash, please double check your game settings and test your voice communications.
  * Get repairs.
  * Check potion and other consumable supplies.
  * Ensure you've packed the correct gear (resist, alternate, etc).

===== Setting up and waiting around =====
  * Head over to the raid instance.
  * Start summoning people. We allow for a lot of dead time in the schedules, but it's better to be early than late!
  * Be patient! The raid organiser is probably busy.
  * Start buffing up where appropriate.
===== Looting =====
  * Loot distribution is set to "Group Loot" in all our raids at all times.
  * For BoP items:
    * A "Need" roll indicates an upgrade for your current role.
    * A "Greed" roll indicates an upgrade for an alternate role, or a side grade for your current role.
  * BoE items are always greeded on by the raid.