money hungry

[cyork1978]

Used /who all Dial
got some butthead
Wouldnt port me cause i wasnt 'rich' enough yet lol.
Guess 3 plat wasnt enough. Only had 11 so i thought it was fair.
Would like to say Thanks to those that helped. I tipped them what i could.
He didnt even want it. We definitely have some A-holes here lol
And we definitely have some good guys. I think alot of these buttheads are greedy cause they RMT plats.

[Swish]

Who is this masked FQer?

[skarlorn]

You should pm non dial a port druids. Look for really high levels who are in raid guilds, and message ones in places like wc. They are most likely running in circles because they are bored but too addicted to log out. These people are really helpful and will often port a true lowbie for free, but always offer payment in plat or Roleplay

[AzzarTheGod]

They are most likely running in circles because they are bored but too addicted to log out.

An astute observation.

[cyork1978]

You should pm non dial a port druids. Look for really high levels who are in raid guilds, and message ones in places like wc. They are most likely running in circles because they are bored but too addicted to log out. These people are really helpful and will often port a true lowbie for free, but always offer payment in plat or Roleplay

lol very true

[fan D]

heya!

i really liked your post, you remind me of myself when i started off here, anyway, Ii can help you out with platinum or some started gear, and i will always port ya if im around, i play often ;-)

send me tells in game , my toons are Angelice and Nikkole

[skarlorn]

u r improvin fannyd

[Pokesan]

stop hogging all the good threads op

[Dquin05]

You tipped 3pp??

[Jontheripper]

Tip 1 plat per level, or run, or ask frilbo ill port ya for free if im not busy

[Computer Blue]

3pp? Fuck you.

Computer Blue <Dial A Port>

[nostalgiaquest]

^^
So edgy

[TheDuck]

You should pm non dial a port druids. Look for really high levels who are in raid guilds, and message ones in places like wc. They are most likely running in circles because they are bored but too addicted to log out. These people are really helpful and will often port a true lowbie for free, but always offer payment in plat or Roleplay

man, i been away, i have always dropped into red forums, and they have declined, but... lol this was good post.



also blue forums feel like old red forums. there is like dust everywhere around here. everyone just seems unhappy about the server. lol.

[Sloshed]

If you want to legit bitch about something let's bitch about the monks that tip in all gold pieces like I'm their own personal bank.

[maskedmelon]

If you want to legit bitch about something let's bitch about the monks that tip in all gold pieces like I'm their own personal bank.

I'd boot them for even carrying gold as a monk.

[Teako]

You should pm non dial a port druids. Look for really high levels who are in raid guilds, and message ones in places like wc. They are most likely running in circles because they are bored but too addicted to log out. These people are really helpful and will often port a true lowbie for free, but always offer payment in plat or Roleplay


Am 60 druid. This is 100% true. If I'm not role then I'm bored as tits and willing to buff your shit group or help with CR. Only requirement is feign being impressed with my epic.

[saerkaka]

Beckoning is best porter.

[xKoopa]

Beckoning is best porter.

Vouch

[vincenzo]

Had some fool from Dial give me flak for giving him 20p and 4 peridots...
Really mate?

[ZiggyTheMuss]

I'd boot them for even carrying gold as a monk.

Wrong, the correct response is porting them to WL (if wooshie is up) to check their CoV faction.

[Jimjam]

Am 60 druid. This is 100% true. If I'm not role then I'm bored as tits and willing to buff your shit group or help with CR. Only requirement is feign being impressed with my epic.

And you had to kill a ferocious sea dragon to attain that thing, you say? Wow! You really must be brave!!!

[StinkyGreenBud]

Used /who all Dial
got some butthead
Wouldnt port me cause i wasnt 'rich' enough yet lol.
Guess 3 plat wasnt enough. Only had 11 so i thought it was fair.
Would like to say Thanks to those that helped. I tipped them what i could.
He didnt even want it. We definitely have some A-holes here lol
And we definitely have some good guys. I think alot of these buttheads are greedy cause they RMT plats.



Dude they are shitheads. A monopoly. I have had a few of my poor alts be denied because 10p wasn't enough.

[phacemeltar]

http://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=249259

[joppykid]

Maybe you guys should notify they officer or leader since this type of shit isn't allowed in Dial A Port. Name would also be helpful rather than trashing the guild as a whole.

[joppykid]

For the record, I am inactive so don't contact me. Lol

[Lhancelot]

Dude they are shitheads. A monopoly. I have had a few of my poor alts be denied because 10p wasn't enough.

I have had zero plats on a lvl 1 alt that needed picked up so I could run it to ec and DaP members have always done it for free.

When I am on my druid, I rather people send tells to DaP than me, begging, pestering, asking for a port... They provide a service, do free CRs, and act as a buffer between people needing ports and all druids that just want to level in peace or do other things other than receive constant random tells for ports.

DaP is nothing more or less than a contract guild, working similar to how UBER or Lyft, or any Taxi service operates really. Sure, some drivers can be assholes, but the majority of them are cool. Same with DaP members.

Thank you DaP for existing, and doing what you do. Keep up the great work, and hope you make millions of plats porting people around Norrath!

[Cecily]

Had some fool from Dial give me flak for giving him 20p and 4 peridots...
Really mate?

That's the point you ask for your payment back. Then slowly explain that peridots are worth 10p each and you're looking for another porter who'd appreciate a 60p tip.

[Spyder73]

The day I tip my level for a port is the day Tupakk/Afeni prys the "building the wall" Trump brochure from my cold, dead hands

[maskedmelon]

I have had zero plats on a lvl 1 alt that needed picked up so I could run it to ec and DaP members have always done it for free.

When I am on my druid, I rather people send tells to DaP than me, begging, pestering, asking for a port... They provide a service, do free CRs, and act as a buffer between people needing ports and all druids that just want to level in peace or do other things other than receive constant random tells for ports.

DaP is nothing more or less than a contract guild, working similar to how UBER or Lyft, or any Taxi service operates really. Sure, some drivers can be assholes, but the majority of them are cool. Same with DaP members.

Thank you DaP for existing, and doing what you do. Keep up the great work, and hope you make millions of plats porting people around Norrath!

Will you share your Druid's name with use so that we may appropriately boycott this bigoted unicorn?

[maskedmelon]

Did you tell him you had already forgotten?

[Lhancelot]

Will you share your Druid's name with use so that we may appropriately boycott this bigoted unicorn?

haha. No. :p

[maskedmelon]

haha. No. :p

:c

Well, if you'll not suffer our wrath we will all have to content ourselves with decrying the prejudice of DAP...

[Boonsly]

Is 1p per level the going rate? I try and always tip 5p if I can afford it, but I'm usually broke from buying spells.

I have had nothing but great experiences with Dial. One member ported my buddy to NK 3 times because he kept dieing there since he was KOS. First time we didn't know, second time he cast a spell and lost invis, third time it finally worked out and we got him safely away from the circle.

I wish I remember the name of the person because he went above and beyond for the 10p and the 15 minutes he spent getting us safely to our destination.

[Lhancelot]

Is 1p per level the going rate? I try and always tip 5p if I can afford it, but I'm usually broke from buying spells.

I have had nothing but great experiences with Dial. One member ported my buddy to NK 3 times because he kept dieing there since he was KOS. First time we didn't know, second time he cast a spell and lost invis, third time it finally worked out and we got him safely away from the circle.

I wish I remember the name of the person because he went above and beyond for the 10p and the 15 minutes he spent getting us safely to our destination.

Yep. That's been my experience too. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with DaP. Keep spreading the word how great the guild is, and just ignore the haters. This guild is probably the best thing to ever happen to the server, imo. They only help the server and it's population, spreading joy and ports to all in need.

[Tupakk]

Yep. That's been my experience too. I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with DaP. Keep spreading the word how great the guild is, and just ignore the haters. This guild is probably the best thing to ever happen to the server, imo. They only help the server and it's population, spreading joy and ports to all in need.

Thank you for the kind words Lhancelot. We try our best to be the best at what we do.

[Jimjam]

Sometimes there is only one DAP online, so I imagine they are quite busy so want to make sure they deliver all the players who value the port most first. In this circumstance I can understand why some porters will refuse to take low tip rides.

I don't have a DaP and can only imagine how busy they are. If I so much as set foot into the common lands to buy bat wings on my wizard I'm likely to get tells within seconds requesting ports. This is no problem as I am happy to add 5 minutes on to my journey to save a few strangers and hour or so more.

I don't think 1pp/level is the going rate. 20-40 pp seems to be the ball park for those that tip, regardless of level. Maybe a third or quarter of player don't tip. TBH I am happy to port anyone for free as long as they are wearing less than 20k in gear. If they aren't then the begrudgingly get a free port instead.

[Lhancelot]

Sometimes there is only one DAP online, so I imagine they are quite busy so want to make sure they deliver all the players who value the port most first. In this circumstance I can understand why some porters will refuse to take low tip rides.

I don't have a DaP and can only imagine how busy they are. If I so much as set foot into the common lands to buy bat wings on my wizard I'm likely to get tells within seconds requesting ports. This is no problem as I am happy to add 5 minutes on to my journey to save a few strangers and hour or so more.

I don't think 1pp/level is the going rate. 20-40 pp seems to be the ball park for those that tip, regardless of level. Maybe a third or quarter of player don't tip. TBH I am happy to port anyone for free as long as they are wearing less than 20k in gear. If they aren't then the begrudgingly get a free port instead.

These are the words of an empathetic, good human being. You see the Norrathian world not only through your own eyes, but even those of a DaP member!

I honestly think 1pp per lvl is about right. When I was leveling in KC, at 50+ on one of my millions of alts, I had no problem affording 50pp for a port.

It's not a server requirement or a DaP written rule from what I understand, but 1pp per level for a port is about as fair as you can get. If you want to give more or less depending on your current monetary situation that should be fine too though.

[Jaleth]

I get it, I guess there could be trash in any guild, but while on my wizard I try my best to give every customer the best experience. When my guild tag is up (service porting), I don't take more than two tells before I drop my tag. Having a flurry of tells will reduce my reponse time. I try to expedite their travel time, taking any tips they can afford, even declining if they are low level and starting out, and I ALWAYS thank them.

We also pride ourselves on free CRs. Even though I'm a wizard and can't offer the other useful buffs like druids, I always offer levitate and invisible with very port, even asking if they need a sow and give them a drink of a sow pot if so needed (no extra charge). I will cast Evacuate West Karana after porting to WK if they are headed to Qeynos/Halas area to get them to the Qeynos Hills zl, all this regardless of the tip amount.

I simply want to treat my customers how I want to be treated. Again I guess there are bad apples in every bunch, but I think that most of us in DaP take our responsibility seriously. I'm truly sorry if others experiences with DaP are horrible.

[Lojik]

I'm money hungry when on my porter, or more like lazy if it's not for money. If I see "looking for a port," not sending a tell. "Anyone porting?" Ignoring that too. Too often these people want free ports.

"Wtb port to xxx" (somewhere i can tl) then I'm on that. Somewhere i can't tl? Not unless they specifically state how much they're paying in the auction/ooc. Also as soon as they pay, they get ported. If you're trying to pay after or skip out on payment you're waiting a few minutes.

[skarlorn]

today i tipped Drunkendrood of <Dial a Port> for binding me

i gave him 10 Lendel's Grand Lager and Two Left Goblin Ears

[karkaroth]

I heard dial had a blacklist do they have a gold list for heavy tippers I better be on it. Love dial

[Dinbin]

No issues with any DAPs here. My main (53) always tips 30-40pp (I'm not rich anymore).
My alts tip less, but they have less too (10pp or so).

[Ravager]

I hired a DAP druid to port me to NK and succor across WK. When we arrived at Qeynos Hills ZL, I handed him 4 star rubies. He cancels trade claiming no bag space and bitches about me not having "actual plat" at level 60. I guess deleting a stack of fruit or roots wasn't worth 250pp worth of gems.

I offered to meet him in EC on my tunnel mule if he'd prefer. He told me to "forget it". Much later that evening we were in ToV and I get a tell from him letting me know he was in the tunnel and ready for me to log over and pay him. At least half a day had elapsed at that point.
Who the hell carries plat at level 60?

[derpcake]

last time my porter was rude i took well over 26 plat from him

yay red

[Cecily]

Who the hell carries plat at level 60?

Me and I'd suspect most people. I keep 500p on me all the time. You non-raiding types might have spare inventory space for gems, but I sure don't.

[gildor]

Honestly I wish you guys wouldn't trash DAP, but trash the individual. If you get an asshole, call him out..DAP will handle the matter internally.

[Tupakk]

Honestly I wish you guys wouldn't trash DAP, but trash the individual. If you get an asshole, call him out..DAP will handle the matter internally.

We sure do.

[Swish]

We sure do.

Worthy of a thread on the people you've caught out? Expose these crooks.

[Tupakk]

Worthy of a thread on the people you've caught out? Expose these crooks.

Handled internally, not gonna beat a dead horse once its been shot.

[maskedmelon]

Handled internally, not gonna beat a dead horse once its been shot.

Internally? Like the Catholic Church?

[Jontheripper]

Honestly I wish you guys wouldn't trash DAP, but trash the individual. If you get an asshole, call him out..DAP will handle the matter internally.

DaP can't handle the Bantz

[AzzarTheGod]

I hired a DAP druid to port me to NK and succor across WK. When we arrived at Qeynos Hills ZL, I handed him 4 star rubies. He cancels trade claiming no bag space and bitches about me not having "actual plat" at level 60. I guess deleting a stack of fruit or roots wasn't worth 250pp worth of gems.

I offered to meet him in EC on my tunnel mule if he'd prefer. He told me to "forget it". Much later that evening we were in ToV and I get a tell from him letting me know he was in the tunnel and ready for me to log over and pay him. At least half a day had elapsed at that point.

Holy shit.

[Dronuspk]

I can't stand DaP in general. Has some real emotional idiots in it.

[tobolamr]

Internally? Like the Catholic Church?

Best. Quote. EVER. :D

[Gumbo]

I've had ports from three different DAP members and it seemed that all they cared about was just getting paid, almost like a whore.

Each port, I paid 30p and even before the trade was over, we were already porting to my destination. As soon as we zoned in, it was not even mere seconds later that they were kicking me out of the group and zoning out. They didn't say a word the whole time and not that I cared but not even an offer of a SOW or any other buffs.

I'm sure they are nice people but it feels like they don't care or give a damn about who they port but as long as they get paid. Hell, at least lie to me and say thanks...

[nostalgiaquest]

^^
I think you ask for too much. You got ported to where you wanted to go. Unless the guy was a dick to you personally, then don't take it personally. No need to inject your feelings into it.

A lot of these folks spend hours porting random people to random places. For prophit, not out of the goodness of their hearts. A lot of times they have people queued up waiting for ports after you. It becomes mechanic. And the faster they get to your next port, the more ports they can do. So that extra few seconds high fiving and whatnot decrease efficiency. Less efficiency = less profit. Just like in the real world.

Ask yourself - if you spent hours porting random people around for money, would you give a damn about who you ported, or just getting paid?

[thufir]

fwiw, I haven't seen many dialers online these days and am quite sad about it. I rather liked the part where I paid money for services rendered. hopefully this backlash doesn't kill this particular service.

[Lhancelot]

I've had ports from three different DAP members and it seemed that all they cared about was just getting paid, almost like a whore.

Each port, I paid 30p and even before the trade was over, we were already porting to my destination. As soon as we zoned in, it was not even mere seconds later that they were kicking me out of the group and zoning out. They didn't say a word the whole time and not that I cared but not even an offer of a SOW or any other buffs.

I'm sure they are nice people but it feels like they don't care or give a damn about who they port but as long as they get paid. Hell, at least lie to me and say thanks...

That sounds harsh, and sure some acknowledgement of you as a person would be nice.

However, From the DaP porter's perspective they often have multiple people waiting for them at assorted places waiting to be taken to assorted places.

They also may have ongoing tells with people asking questions or asking for a port.

Sometimes they simply don't have a lot of leisure time to make the customer feel appreciated, and I would guess they are simply trying to focus on their jobs.

I do think no matter how busy a porter is, they should make an effort to at least show some appreciation for their tip.

I also realize they have more going on than just my personal port, so try not to take it personal if they seem a bit cold or unfriendly.

[A1rh3ad]

At like lv7 or so I saw someone spamming in EC. I was curious so I asked him how much to get to FoB because I wanted to see how it was on P99. He said it depends on how much I had. Having 12p I told him I was broke af so he said he would do it for free. He ported me and evac in the best way Ive ever imagined and he even gave me a little tour explaining where the KoS were. Before he left I gave him 5p for his effort.

[A1rh3ad]

He wasnt from Dial. I'm just sharing my pwrsonal experiences with the good side of the community I've grown accustomed to seeing.

[Jontheripper]

I've had ports from three different DAP members and it seemed that all they cared about was just getting paid, almost like a whore.

Each port, I paid 30p and even before the trade was over, we were already porting to my destination. As soon as we zoned in, it was not even mere seconds later that they were kicking me out of the group and zoning out. They didn't say a word the whole time and not that I cared but not even an offer of a SOW or any other buffs.

I'm sure they are nice people but it feels like they don't care or give a damn about who they port but as long as they get paid. Hell, at least lie to me and say thanks...

When i port i try get people ported to their destination asap because lots of times they are late for a raid of have a group waiting on them. That being said you should get a sow without even having to ask.

Also i always /make the portee the leader and disband so im not kicking a guy that just gave me money.

[Gumbo]

A lot of these folks spend hours porting random people to random places. For prophit, not out of the goodness of their hearts. A lot of times they have people queued up waiting for ports after you. It becomes mechanic. And the faster they get to your next port, the more ports they can do. So that extra few seconds high fiving and whatnot decrease efficiency. Less efficiency = less profit. Just like in the real world.

However, From the DaP porter's perspective they often have multiple people waiting for them at assorted places waiting to be taken to assorted places. They also may have ongoing tells with people asking questions or asking for a port.

Maybe I'm on at the wrong times but there has been many times I'll be sitting in the tunnel or sitting at the WC Druid rings and I'll see at least 2-3 DAP members sitting around, waiting for customers. The whole time they are using /ooc to promote they are porting.

I don't believe EQ is that busy that there are people sitting around, waiting for DAP members to pick them up and DAP is using the excuse that the day is so busy and everyone wants a port.

DAP can run their "business" however they want to run it but I'm just saying that out of the three times I have used their "service." I never received the courtesy of being a treated as a paying "customer."

[RDawg816]

Overall I've had good experiences with DaP. Only once, that I recall, did I have an issue. It was long ago and I've forgotten who it was. I was still new and asked for a port from EC to Toxx. He replied "30pp". I had just didn't almost all my money on a new sword and only had about 10-20pp left. I then sent a tell to a random wizard in zone and he ported me for free.

[RDawg816]

I had just spent almost all my money.

[Lhancelot]

Maybe I'm on at the wrong times but there has been many times I'll be sitting in the tunnel or sitting at the WC Druid rings and I'll see at least 2-3 DAP members sitting around, waiting for customers. The whole time they are using /ooc to promote they are porting.

I don't believe EQ is that busy that there are people sitting around, waiting for DAP members to pick them up and DAP is using the excuse that the day is so busy and everyone wants a port.

DAP can run their "business" however they want to run it but I'm just saying that out of the three times I have used their "service." I never received the courtesy of being a treated as a paying "customer."

Short story;

They are basically contract workers of Norrath. If you find their "service" so deplorable just avoid using them?

Long story;

With that being said, they are indeed so busy at times where they have to put /anon up to stop the tells from coming in otherwise they start to lose track of who is wanting what.

Sure, there are times when you might see 5-10 DaP on at one time, then there are other moments when you do "/who all dial" and there is literally 1 or 2 people on, and sometimes even none.

I honestly believe the number of satisfied customers outweigh the number of unhappy people who feel they are not being given their proper due service by a porting druid/wizard of DaP.

I think it's funny people cry about not being treated like the king and queens they feel they are by DaP players.

Give your tip, get your port, and get the hell out of the group so the DaP porter can help others who need ports just like you do. Or, get booted out of the group, that works too.

[Daena]

Generally I port noobs for 5p or even free and I'm content with it, but it's fun to watch level 60's drop all their gear into the inventory and ask for a CR port. I used to imitate gating away while in fact using Hide skill and watch the said guy put his armor on right away :P

So it goes both ways, yes you might sometimes find a rude player in DaP (and generally try to deal with it within guild when it goes overboard), but don't forget we don't port for tips, but rather provide a paid service.

[Baler]

Can someone give me a fungi tunic for free? I'll put it to use, not scumbag resell in EC.
Don't let it rot in your bank or some alt you'll never play.

Thank You.

[Baam]

I once tipped 2k for a port.

Cmon guys... Names or it didnt happen

[A1rh3ad]

I once saw someone in EC charging 20pp to bind in freeport. Seems kinda ridiculous to me.

[Ella`Ella]

Played here for 6 years; never once have I taken any compensation to rez someone. You all disgust me.

[Tpar]

I have never had a bad experience with Dial a Port. I have a cleric, a necro and a druid. The druid is level 58, and I sometimes port people on him, when I'm bored. I don't accept tips from people below level 20, and if they tell me up front they don't have any money, I will often port for free, especially for a CR.

Dial a Port does an important service to this server and community. I am NOT in Dial a Port, but I am certain that if you let one of their officers know about the bad service, the problem will be resolved.

[Dreenk317]

....I am NOT in Dial a Port, but I am certain that if you let one of their officers know about the bad service, the problem will be resolved.

This is exactly right. My Druid is in Dial A Port. It can get very hectic. I try to be polite to everyone, I try to sow everyone, i never charge a set price, just click accept to whatever is offered in trade window or /tell. I know most members of the guild also strive to be polite. That being said, if you truly have a grievance with a member, alert a DaP officer or guild member. I can assure you, it does get dealt with.

[Abacabba]

Beckoning. Best porter in-game