As a returning player from live who didn't really know anyone, I struggled to pay that 1pp per level until about level 40. But I always made sure if I didn't have it, then I told the porter in advance. I also never contacted DAP unless I could easily cover that. A few times where I was really broke, I'd just take the boat.
It should be noted that as a newbie to P99, the community couldn't be more welcoming and accepting of _another_noob_00 joining the server, and that includes ports. No one's ever complained abut me being broke or changed their minds and didn't port me after telling them I'm broke. I've even had porters inspect me and give me gear!
The first time I heard about DAP, I imagined a guild full of dipshit dr00ds gouging everyone on the server, but that's not the case. Yeah, they make a lot of plat, but half of that is because they're so cool and professional. I try to pay them 2pp per level and still feel like I'm underpaying them.
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