In swtor it’s recommended to try story mode first, to experience the story on your own at a reduced difficulty, where possible. And then subsequent runs can be Skippy, for the grind.

For myself, I enjoy being carried by whales who don’t bitch about carrying or are actually enjoying it, in which case I have no issue lathering them with praise.

The only reason I dread forced grouping is meeting all-around unpleasant fellows who just drain all the fun out of playing because it makes me wanna annoy them back if only to be petty.