How much to tip for a port?

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Originally Posted by Shaniril [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

My personal rule for tipping is:

If druid was in zone and actively selling ports - 40pp
If druid had to come scoop me (and I'm not in the armpit of kunark) - 50pp
If druid has to scoop me from the armpit of kunark - 80pp
If druid is a member of Dial a Port - +20pp for being awesome
If druid is actually a wizard - +20pp for being super awesome

and lastly...

If the poor sap is retrieving my level 1 mule from the arse end of everfrost - 300pp (I still feel sorry for whomever that was...)

Originally Posted by Golai [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

OTHER TIPS FOR POOR CHARS LOOKING FOR PORTS.

1. Don't be pushy, if the porter says they will get to you soon, give them at least 10 mins.

2. Be at or near the rings/spires you want to be ported from.

3. Be open about your lack of plat. Like I said, most are still going to be willing to help you and you won't be put on a shit list from not tipping.

All pretty solid advice. One of the things that pisses me off more than anything is when someone asks for a ride, and when I come from across the world and am 3 quarters of the way there, I get the "got a ride thx". If you ask for a ride, stick to it. Don't waste my time and yours, and do not send tells to 3-4 different porters at the same time and go with the one who shows up first.Also, if you're broke, or on a CR, just be upfront about it. Don't be like the epic monk I ejac'd last night who advertised he was paying for a port, only to disband and run away upon landing who responded with "sorry bro 0 on me" when I asked about the tip.