I'm a new player to Spiral Knights, but an experienced gamer. I've been playing for a few days, mostly in the Clockworks and my Rank Missions, always on Elite, currently working on building a 4* set. Playing with others is more fun and rewarding, but even though I'm skilled enough to hold my own and not be a burden to the team, I'm still new to the community and culture here, so I don't want to annoy experienced players or give them reason to kick me.
I've learned a few things looking over this forum, mostly the pet peeves thread. Don't beg, don't ask for constant revives, don't wait to revive until after the battle is over. Using the Pulsar line and shield-bumping can knock enemies out of the range of my allies. Co-ordinate against Trojans, don't release frozen enemies with a weak attack, and don't grab blue/green minerals if there's others available. Research and wear the proper gear before joining an FSC run.
Any other tips or suggestions I should know?
I've been playing the game since the start and most long time players like can solo pretty much anything, so if they are playiing in a party, it's to be helpful or just enjoy some company and not because they need the help.
Most players won't care if you are relaitvely underpowerd as long as you fight actively and don't wander around far behind in a mission.
Try not to shoot a fire box when someone is walking by or do other things to cause damamge to a party member.
Although getting kicked form a party is annoying, it's ultimately better than playing with the kind of jerks who kick people for petty reasons.
If you want to join a mentoring guild, we'd be happy to help you through rank missions and give you tips and invites. Just send me an in-game mail.