How much to tip for a port?

[PDX0621]

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.

[Daldaen]

Originally Posted by PDX0621 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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.

Name and Shame this epic monk.

Any monk who has an epic, should be carrying gems. Peridots for utility, Emeralds for utility and a bit more cash, Rubies for ballers.

If you're a 60 monk with an epic and you don't carry gems, you are a horrible monk. Your weight limit isn't any excuse to not tip a player you wouldn't invite to your grind group for saving you a 30minute journey.

[emdubwubwub]

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

Any monk who has an epic, should be carrying gems. Peridots for utility, Emeralds for utility and a bit more cash, Rubies for ballers.

If you're a 60 monk with an epic and you don't carry gems, you are a horrible monk.

Explain please, what are peridots and emeralds used for?

[Dacien]

Originally Posted by PDX0621 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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.

Ya that's pretty outrageous. I would be forced to /ignore.

[caldiar]

When I was first starting out, I would tip 25pp minimum until I could port myself (my main's a druid).
On my alt I tip 50pp minimum, 100pp if I'm in a super good mood or the port is at a weird time of night where most people aren't logged on.
Tip plat is easy to come by when leveling. Anything less than 50pp for a service that saves you from wasting leveling/plat-making time seems cheap to me (unless you're brand new and less than level 30)

[Crawdad]

When I'm porting on Apologetic, I never expect more than 10-20pp. On anyone else I tend to pay 30-50pp, depending if I'm coming from/going to bank.

If someone offers me <10pp, I assume they're new and let them ride for free. If I can tell they're in rags/patchwork I'll check my bag-o'-EC-junk and toss a piece of gear at them and let them know to bug me if they need help later on.

[wormed]

Damn. I apparently should just level up a druid/wiz and reap the god damn rewards. I definitely don't have money to just throw out 1pp per level for ports. Lately, I just run where I want to go because I generally can't spare the coin and I feel bad.

[gekkonidae]

50 as a 49 necro

[Fanguru]

Offer & demand.
Ports are not rare, and work on a donation system. Unless you agree on a fee before the port, you have no place complaining about the amount of plat you get.
60 to 100 plat at level 60? That's a lot, I'll usually just dump a few hundred gold on the porter to save a trip to the bank.

[Monty405]

I've gotten great service from dial-a-port despite being new and not being able to afford much. I remember trying to donate what I could afford once and not only got the trade rejected but given free gear because he saw I was wearing cloth.

I think 1pp per level is pretty much the standard.