I hit 290 this week and finally got into the raid. I'd say I did all right. Died at jump puzzle( untill someone kindly looked down and told me which ship to jump too) and at wipes at gorgoloth. But that's as far as we got. Some kid kept dieing and you could hear the guys getting frustrated. Suddenly the kid who was leader goes who has lowest light.....yep me. I was about to flip as id done my duties well. The guys ended up leaving anyway and I followed them. So yeah my advice 290 isn't to low it's just elitists. Just find a good team willing to guide you through. If they moan but out find another team.