The macro is responsible for any meager success Apotheosis has achieved thus far. It is our guiding light in the darkest reaches of madness. As a new member of Apotheosis, you may be intimidated by its unwavering clarity, its awe-inspiring purity, the absolute finality of its proclamations.  Don't be frightened. The macro accounts for the pure of heart, and would never lead them astray. 

The first lines of the macro typically indicate tanking assignments. The first player name to appear is the tank being assigned to that enemy. Player names listed after the tank's name are the healers being assigned to that tank. 

After tanking assignments are listed, next come the raid group healing assignments. The number listed before a player's name indicates which raid group is assigned to that person.

Following tanking and healing assignments are any special conditions that a particular encounter throws at the raid. This could include interrupt assignments or specific positioning strategies to take place within an encounter. 

There may be times when you think the macro is incorrect. You may think that you have noticed something the macro makers have failed to include in their proclamations. This is understandable as a new member. However, you must resist such moments of weakness. With time you will learn, as all Apotheosis veterans do, that the macro makers are the wisest and most qualified to lead us through our many trials.