Tip your Porter

[Nordenwatch]

Scavrefamn -> Confirmed douchebag

[magus678]

This may have been brought up elsewhere and I missed it, but has there been any thought to a "do not port" list in this way? I mean people could port who they like, but if they were interested in a communal blacklist it would be something we could use.

I understand it may seem heavy handed, but when I wait for 10 min for someone wearing 50k of gear to offer me 3pp for my time a personal list doesn't seem like enough.

[Swinger]

I've never played a druid or wizard.. but people really tip 3 plat for a port? When I first started out, and had no money, or not much money, I never even asked for a port (unless it was for a corpse recovery). Until now, I've pretty much played casters who don't have much strength, so I couldn't carry much platinum on me. But I ALWAYS had peridots, sky/hate stones, or some sort of other gems from OOT, Sebilis, ect.. and I kept them on me just for the purpose of paying people for quicky favors like ports, corpse summons, buffs, anything. Now that I'm playing a monk I suppose I will do the same because of the weight limit.

It seems that most porters advertise as "porting for donations", which isn't really a donation after that being asked. And I remember after Kunark's release on this server porters were advertising "ports to DL! 50pp a seat!".. That was understandable I suppose for the time period.. You could either fork over the scratch, or sit on the ferry boat patiently.

Porters just need to advertise as "porting for a small portion of your money" or something like that. Then just blacklist the 45+ players or twinks that try to donate 3pp. I don't mean just remember their name, but make a post for all porters to record this information. That way they will know to collect their "donation" before casting the spell.

There's my 3pp on the situation. Either throw in on gas money, or crawl home.

Edit: Another smart idea. If you see a low level druid or wizard struggling, throw him a bone. Help him for a few minutes, let him have a little plat for his upcoming spells, maybe even just sit and chat. I could almost bet that he or she would be forever greatful and "owe you one" if you ever needed a port for an emergency. Karma.

[kaev]

I can't be bothered to remember the lame tippers, they're just not worth the trouble.

[magus678]

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

I can't be bothered to remember the lame tippers, they're just not worth the trouble.

I can sympathize; I generally prefer to just ignore the douches in game and focus on the positive. I suppose its really too much to make a forum blacklist, I just find those folks sap my will to go out of my way to do CRs/newb ports a lot, and I think that's a shame.

[kaev]

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

/ignore is so hard to use, you can also make lists in EQ1...

/ignore is reserved for bozos who spam zonechat with red text, or send me repeated tells begging for ports while I'm in a dungeon, or other similarly substantial retardation. Being a cheap-assed skinflint is such a petty annoyance in comparison that I find it easiest to just blow it off.

[zaraax]

Don't forget the millionaires who tip 10pp for a rez.... yes i know this is a porter forum, I'm just saying....

Btw Happy Friday!!!

[Xxia]

My newbie (and only character) was given some very nice equipment by some very nice player I met who said he wasn't going to be playing one of his alt anymore and wanted the eq to go to some use. The downside for this is when I ask for a port (I'm still level 13 and more or less broke, I have about 20pp to my name), I feel like I have to explain why I can't tip much even though I'm obviously wearing some expensive gear.

From the couple of friends I have that are wizards or druids, it doesn't sound like any of them are hurting for money though - one of em can never even walk full speed because he's always being given so much money. lol So I find it hard to feel too terrible for not tipping someone if I can't afford it... but if someone helps me out in the way they can, they should know that I will remember their name and help them out in any way I can, even if that won't be for a while.

[Rezek]

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

My newbie (and only character) was given some very nice equipment by some very nice player I met who said he wasn't going to be playing one of his alt anymore and wanted the eq to go to some use. The downside for this is when I ask for a port (I'm still level 13 and more or less broke, I have about 20pp to my name), I feel like I have to explain why I can't tip much even though I'm obviously wearing some expensive geear.

Exactly the same situation for me.. I have decent gear only because someone really nice gave it to me, but my bank is pretty dry.

[magus678]

One lucky roll on a mildly rare drop will likely net you more money than I have ever made porting. Being a taxi will generally keep you out of the poorhouse, but it takes a pretty long time to generate serious bank.