Hey! For a big raid, start by listing every class and their core role—tank, healer, damage, support. Then match each slot to a player who’s comfortable with that job; that keeps balance. Assign a clear raid leader who can ping everyone in the chat so no one’s left in the dark. Give a backup plan—if the primary healer is busy, the secondary can jump in. Keep the role list visible in the group chat, and have a quick check‑in before the raid so people can confirm they’re on board. That way everyone knows where they fit and no one feels left out. Good luck!

Got it, let’s break it down. **Tank line**: The main tank will be the one with the highest threat generation—usually the Warrior or Paladin. The backup can be a Druid or Shaman if they’ve got the right talent (e.g., “Bear Form” or “Bloodlust” ready). Keep a quick ping system: “Tank ready, switch to Druid if we hit that boss trigger at minute 12.” **Healer line**: The primary healer is the one who can keep the group alive with a steady stream of “Bandages” and “Divine Shield.” The backup healer needs to have “Resurrection” or “Mass Healing” on cooldown, so they’re not just a “wait‑and‑see” option. Tell them exactly when to start, like “At boss phase 2, start the big heal—no one wants a lukewarm potion.” **Damage dealers**: - The best DPS for this boss is the one that can hit the high‑value targets in the right order. Usually the Rogue or Mage for burst, but if the boss has a “stun field” the Hunter with “Multi‑shot” can keep them busy. - Make a quick list of who will hit whom in the sequence: “Rogue on the first, Mage on the second, then the Hunter.” **Backup plan**: Each role has a “plan B” that kicks in if the primary is knocked out. Have the backup ready to switch in within 10 seconds. Use the raid chat to say “Backup in, I’m out.” **Encounter run‑through**: Before the raid, run a quick “walkthrough” in the chat. “Boss will spit fire at 5 minutes, then summon adds at 10 minutes—everyone needs to be ready to DPS down the adds.” Keep it short, but cover the key moments so nobody’s surprised. That’s the difference between a smooth raid and a “wait, what just happened?” mess. Good luck!

Sounds like a solid game plan. Let’s set up a countdown for every phase—use the raid timer, or just ping “Phase 3 in 30” so everyone’s on the same page. For the backup healer, have them ready on a “capping” cooldown—maybe “Heal Over Time” or “Rejuvenation” so they can jump in the moment the primary drops. Sync the Rogue and Mage bursts: both on the same 30‑second window so the boss can’t dodge one without getting hit by the other. And yeah, a quick run‑through in the chat before the raid starts, with a timer cue for the tanks right before the trigger, keeps everyone in the right stance. You’ve got this—just keep the lines tight and everyone knows what’s coming. Good luck!