How to get a port

[DoucLangur]

I don't like the greedy tone in this. Yes, I do agree that many people can be a nuisance and do not deserve to be ported for the kind of manners they show.

However, I found that as a true newbie, it is hard to find help when people automatically expect you to be an alt, and charge you 25pp (for a level 7!) to get out of Toxx - for instance - to the commonlands.

So - I'd agree that donating is good practice, and I definitely agree that no one can demand to be ported, but I think many porters are being greedy about it, charging rates that only twinks can afford.

I think what's affordable to a level 10 would be in the range of 5-10pp but that is already a huge amount of money that will be missed sorely when buying spells later.

I generally SoW people when I don't have anything better to do without expecting money, and turn down donations from lower levels. I am happy if porters treat me the same. Sure, zoning is involved, usually twice, so that is some extra effort - but going (a bit) out of your way to help people is what makes EQ a fun social experience for everyone.

Just my 2c,

Slozem (currently 23 shm)