Make official price for tipping

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

For those who are shocked at the price of 2 - 4pp per port, that was the going donation back in the days everyone paid, and I began the game pre kunark, early year 2000. Ran large raids, ran a guild. Was very active. I do have some reference as to what I am talking about and not just spouting nonsense. Perhaps it was a unique situation in Saryarn server tho....

And if the open market price on blue/green is going to be 1pp per level or however it ends up being, then that's all fine and great. I'm all for open market. All I will say is two things.

- I've paid 2 plat for ports with a variety of porters in the short time I have spent to make to lvl11 and no one has complained to me yet and I've had repeated porters porting me.

- As a new character, it is unrealistic for me to be able to afford ports at that high a price AND be able to save plats for equipment upgrades etc. If the prices for ports are that high, I will have no other choice but to wait for a sow and hoof it, especially during my early levels because it will be impossible for me to actually afford both.

The standard amount back in the day was 10pp. If you’re a new char, sure porters in P99 are going to be nice and not disparage you for paying that much. Once you get into your 20s though if you’re still tipping 2pp you’re gonna see a lot of people having a problem with porting you repeatedly.

And also, if you can’t afford ports at a low level you’re in luck! There’s a boat if you need to get between continents! You can run between zones too! Just use the arrow keys on your keyboard and off you go! Ports are a luxury. Such a dumb statement that “well I don’t have much money so I’m entitled to pay a low amount for a port”...no...you’re entitled to walk/boat.

Oh and if you’re so confident about your position and how people will just continually port you for 2pp, why don’t you disclose your character name on this thread? Then we can see how often any porters who read the forums are willing to port you.