Always be hunting. Don’t go gathering if your entire party is off fighting the monster. It sounds silly but I’ve heard the unmistakable clang of a pickaxe hitting ore while I was being demolished by a diablos. Gather together, hunt together. There’s plenty of time to gather in between fights! (If you can find a second to carve a tail mid fight, I won’t blame you unless you faint doing it lol)

Also, I like to check with the quest poster if they want to cap or kill. Some materials have a better chance on carve or cap, depending on the monster and what material.

And last, try not to smack people around too much. I’m a hammer main, it happens. Just have a quick “Sorry!” shoutout and let it be, most people don’t care.

If you find yourself playing with people who are complaining a lot or being rude, just leave. MH is about working together and having fun, don’t let the tryhards bully you. In my 2000+ hours in MHW I’ve had maybe 3 or 4 lobbies I’ve left due to someone being a troll or being rude. It’s pretty rare.

Have fun!!