How much to tip for a port?

Dacien · #1 04-12-2015, 05:21 PM

Say you're some 20-something dwarf poking around East Karana and you wanna go to North Ro or WC. What's a fair tip in these kinds of situations?

waffel · #2 04-12-2015, 05:41 PM

I'm a freshy and, on my maiden voyage to the mainland as an Iskar at 20 I tipped 15pp. My guild said that was a normal amount. As a fresh start I'm sure the porter may do it for free or take less.

Ando · #3 04-12-2015, 05:44 PM

If you're new, 10pp is a solid amount if you really want to tip. Just tell them you're new.

Sadre Spinegnawer · #4 04-13-2015, 09:54 PM

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If you're new, 10pp is a solid amount if you really want to tip. Just tell them you're new.

I think if you are starting on this server, and you are building your character and your bank and whatever, 10p is fair up til around... say lvl 30ish?

Past level 30 you should be able to afford more or you're doing it wrong, and you should definitely pay more. These porters are making eq incredibly less painful by being available like this.

I think a kind of "pay it forward" habit is the best. Tip what you can, and if you can tip well, do so, and tell your porter "that's to make up for the freebie cr ports you gonna do later."

The porting economy on this server is eq at its best: players solving problems on their own. Support it, tip it generously when you can, because -- call me naive -- if you tip a porter well, that porter is now in a fine mood to go help some people with a cr. It all comes around.

But I think 10p is fair for starting players up till lvl 30ish. Players who have been on server longer can make up the diff by tipping very nicely.

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Swish · #5 04-12-2015, 06:12 PM

Some <Dial A Port> druids have been getting a little greedy lately so I'd maybe not think of them first.

Personally I'd run to the NK spires and do a "/who all druid 29-49" and see what comes up and ask around, mentioning how much you can tip them [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Dirtynads · #6 04-21-2015, 06:01 PM

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Some <Dial A Port> druids have been getting a little greedy lately so I'd maybe not think of them first.

Personally I'd run to the NK spires and do a "/who all druid 29-49" and see what comes up and ask around, mentioning how much you can tip them [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I am only gonna comment on this one last time esp since its coming from a guy who has had his druid in the guild and should know better....the guild its self is a pay for port service no diff then ant other person who offers a type of service in the game expects to be paid for his/her time. That being said the guild in no way determines what each porter ask for theyre time. The guild its self is a place to find a port its up to the porter what is worth it to them to provide the service. Whether it be a 5 zone run for a pick up or a port to the nearest rings.

Being as we have many many diff types of people and personalities within the guild you will find a wide range of what people expect. We have operated this way from the start and will always continue to do so. If you feel a certain porter is being greedy then try anotehr...most dont ask for plat up front and take what they get as we preach they will do better in the long run operating in this fasion...if they wish to charge a certain amount for evacs or certain types of ports then so be it...this is also a very common practice amounst non DaP members as well. If people have a problem with a certain porter and think they are pushing things to far then aproch myself or leave a msg for myself and I will do my best as I always have to get back to you as soon as I can.

Madbad · #7 04-12-2015, 06:17 PM

I figure if you are sub 50 tip your level in plat for a port.

If you are in rags you can get by with tipping less without the hate.

If you are above 50 anything less than a 50p tip is pretty shitty.

If you are asking for an EVAC of any kind or for an out of the way pick up (like Field of Bone) you should probably be offering at least 100p.

Hawala · #8 04-13-2015, 11:07 AM

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I figure if you are sub 50 tip your level in plat for a port.

If you are in rags you can get by with tipping less without the hate.

If you are above 50 anything less than a 50p tip is pretty shitty.

If you are asking for an EVAC of any kind or for an out of the way pick up (like Field of Bone) you should probably be offering at least 100p.

Pretty solid rule, I'm gonna stick with this. Thanks for the advice.

wle831 · #9 04-13-2015, 12:18 PM

I've been playing on p1999 for a total of 3 days. Last night I sent a tell to one of the <Dial a Port> druids to try to get an EVAC to EJ so I could return to Cab. At the time I had no idea that you needed to be in a Kunark Dungeon to be evac'd. Before we left, I tipped the man 30pp of my total life saving of 100pp (I'm lvl 14) and took a lot of shit because of it. He told me I should be tipping 75pp at least. Can we get some understanding to the new players ffs. I can barely buy leather armor let alone pay for your greed. Thanks

ko37qtl · #10 04-12-2015, 06:27 PM

As a port-capable druid who doesn't advertise porting services, I expect to see 10pp offered or an explanation why that's not feasible. I don't even do it unless I'm not busy and feel like porting, regardless of the offer, so I'm not going to rage because I didn't get a big payday.

On my other characters, I generally run or take the boat unless I have people waiting on me for a group. In that case, I've given 20pp. It's been a while and now my highest characters are past 20th, so I'll think about bumping up if/when I buy a port next.