Porting Etiquette

[Knots]

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

But, new player, joined in 2010??

As you can see, I have only a few posts all within the last couple of weeks. I made an account in 2010 and got a Bard to level 12. I had a couple of instruments and a few worthless pieces of armor. Quit and just came back recently with a friend to play for real. We started fresh and don't really have much yet.

Thanks to everyone else for the advice. I won't take it too personally since I don't know exactly what I did. I'll just try to be nice to my druids in the future!

[citizen1080]

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

As you can see, I have only a few posts all within the last couple of weeks. I made an account in 2010 and got a Bard to level 12. I had a couple of instruments and a few worthless pieces of armor. Quit and just came back recently with a friend to play for real. We started fresh and don't really have much yet.

Look up Bob in the tunnel if you can catch me online (No easy feat these days) And ill get you some starter items/cash to help you guys out. Welcome to the server =)

[DOPE]

I was that druid. As I told you, I have a running list of people that for whatever reason I won't port. I spend at least a couple hours a day porting (at least) and don't specifically remember why I wrote your name down, but it wouldn't have been from a small tip. People that are clearly new (low level, not geared) who tip small, I have no problem with (and generally won't even accept money from). What gets me are the epic'd 60s who ask for a pickup and tip 15 plat. The people who charge upwards of 5k per level of PLing and tip 20p. The people who say "Paying 100pp for a port" then flat out stiff me by going afk once we arrive. The people that refuse to give donation beforehand then give 150g and their silver & copper. Monks who ask for a port then say "sorry don't carry any cash on me.. monk weight lol~" then hand me a peridot or something. It gets irritating. I always port free for CRs, spend a lot of time buffing newbies in EC, etc.. Treat me good and I'll treat you better, but if you take advantage of my willingness to help out- don't expect me to go out of my way to do you any favors, because I won't.

[Kagatob]

^
A reactionary post from someone who wasn't even directly named in the thread. huh.

[Auvdar]

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

Do not listen to this confirmed Two-boxer.

But, new player, joined in 2010??

Confirmed by you and you alone... I don't even have a IP exemption to two-box. GM's can confirm that one.

Your random troll hate for me is amazing. I should almost feel proud... [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[DOPE]

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

^
A reactionary post from someone who wasn't even directly named in the thread. huh.

Wasn't fully directed at OP, but more a general response to "porting etiquette".

[t0lkien]

Yesterday I accidentally tipped all my Plat for a bind (I thought I had typed in the correct amount but obviously it didn't take). I couldn't hit the "Change" button or whatever it is fast enough, and the Chanter kept it all without a word. That won't happen again, I can tell you. Then I've had Druids who refuse any money when offered because I'm still pretty low, and I've had people pay for my port for a CR from EC.

This tipping business is a very inexact science.

[Swish]

A well known (but not too well known) way to pay for a port is to carry a stack of peridots around with you, no weight involved - just throw the porter 5-10 of those and he's happy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Kagatob]

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

A well known (but not too well known) way to pay for a port is to carry a stack of peridots around with you, no weight involved - just throw the porter 5-10 of those and he's happy [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Monk money! [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
I remember on my server on live there was practically a secondary economy because monks would value anything under a 10K ballpark in peridots.

[boudicca]

If one can't pay at least 10pp, there's no shame in taking the boats or running. You get to know the zones better. Ports are a luxury, IMHO.