You wont clarity a random? I am happy to rez anyone anytime within reason as long as it doesnt affect my groups xp substantially. That 700 mana is only 1000dmg or so considering resists so I dont mind in the slightest unless im extremely under the pump. Even then they can just wait ten minutes and ill usually find some mana
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What I do laugh at is an enchanter who wont cast a 75 mana spell on a random who asks. I'll happily symbol/hero a chanter for c2 just out of principle and building that repor usually means future relationships are more likely. If you've played 1-60 on several new servers you would have a different attitude as specifically being kind, generous, and dedicated to doing your job the best gets you places that being an arrogant arse does not.
As for waka, everything you describe is flat out wrong and inefficient. If a wizzard is doing absolutely anything aside from medding in between nukes they shouldnt be a wiz. They serve zero purpose to a group. I'll happily tell wizzies off for looting (ill throw them a couple of gems or ruby crowns at end) as a missed tic of med is a tangible loss in dps. Its that simple. A rogue for instance does not have this problem, as post exp message they can do handstands in kilts for all I give a hoot.
You're right, some people treat this game like a job. I am also fairly regimented in most of life so why be any different in a game? Whats so wrong with making the most of my time? Less time spent being inefficient = more time to goof around later on. Its 6 of one or a half dozen of the other, but id rather make time I set aside to achieve a goal be used most efficiently.
As for brilliance etc on a cleric. You realise higher overall manapool = higher disposable damage? I on average nuke more than heal in a well functioning group and for the inevitable 2-3mins of afk where I hit FM, thats a free nuke/stun/whatever. Thats the difference between a wipe and a win when your enchanter chain roots to try and drop aggro (this was lol worthy) so specifically once in the last 3 days I know that one buffed saved an hour of CR. For the same reason everyone gets at least a hp buff, more total hp in group = more damage when shit hits the fan, and more options for a smart cleric to do his job in making shit right.
And finally. Twinks. My twink rogue is better geared than most rogues on the server and I will group with anyone twink or not, and if theyre not they get to loot absolutely everything and get a massive boost to their xp etc, get to know a higher level who is happy to rez/buff etc them whenever and generally you encounter some cool people. This server is so good for random encounters; for instance just goofing around farming efreeti the other week to waste time we found a mid level chanter, dropped the 60 from group and got him a shitload of xp and lewt, found out he is a cool dude and an ex cleric from live. Now he's a member of the guild. What an awesome find, just from asking for clarity from a random dude then realising we can help out.
The social aspect is so awesome here, but maybe its just that like minded people attract and those of us who have done it all before several times tend to attract eachother in a way a wizzie offering to pull and slow me down, or an enchanter who does not think more than one step ahead does not.
I really do feel sorry for anyone who rolls a wizzie and doesnt know their job. I feel especially sorry for those that know their job and arent geared out the teeth as thats the only way you become a value add as a wizzie in kunark. Its an issue of class balance, nothing personal.