Dial a Port

[JDAm0nk]

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

Apparently according to this thread I've been stiffing people with 25pp everywhere I go because I rarely have more than 100pp to my name anyway.

Also idk about this whole "I'm lvl 35 and have 3k pp" stuff. I've played melee every char I've ever had in EQ and in my experience it's incredibly hard to end up with money until you're maxed and have some good drops from camps. While leveling, you're trying to get a few hundred plat to find some str gear and then you're back to just exping. Money making is a conscious decision that many people just do not do.

But yeah I'm sure the guy who clicked 3 buttons to get me to wc is really mad he only got 25pp for it.

I definitely agree there is a difference between melee and casters when it comes down to money.

Saying that, the 3kpp is on a Shaman that is equipped with a full set of Banded Armor, 2x 5ac/55hp rings, 2x 3+ WIS earrings, and still rocking a Staff of the Observers that I picked up for 200pp before Kunark was released.

So it was not meant as some sort of a flex. I'm less than 10% towards being able to purchase a JBB at level 45 (which is what I'm saving up for) and I don't even want to think of how far off I am from acquiring a Fungi Tunic or Staff.

Obviously, although it's slower going, my need for equipment is less necessary than melee classes. But still, I've had people attempt to give me 5pp for SoWing them. If you're able to obtain level 60 on a melee class, I have a hard time understanding how you wouldn't have friends or guild mates willing to port you around for free and/or 60pp to spare. Again, just my (newb) perspective...

[ashentco]

Originally Posted by JDAm0nk [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Obviously, although it's slower going, my need for equipment is less necessary than melee classes. But still, I've had people attempt to give me 5pp for SoWing them. If you're able to obtain level 60 on a melee class, I have a hard time understanding how you wouldn't have friends or guild mates willing to port you around for free and/or 60pp to spare. Again, just my (newb) perspective...

I can agree with you there, but I don't think anyone mentioned being level 60 in here. Like I have a lvl 50 rogue in banded etc and 50pp is a hell of a lot of money to me. I enjoy tipping and I've always thought I'm pretty generous I just didn't know 50pp was expected of me.

[chevy79bu]

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

I can agree with you there, but I don't think anyone mentioned being level 60 in here. Like I have a lvl 50 rogue in banded etc and 50pp is a hell of a lot of money to me. I enjoy tipping and I've always thought I'm pretty generous I just didn't know 50pp was expected of me.

I have had a druid in DaP for quite a few years now. I dont expect anything at all in the way of tips from anyone on the server. I guess this is why I am never disgruntled or disappointed in the tips I may and sometimes may not receive. If someone tosses me 100pp or 5pp they get the same "Thank you!" And "Have a great day!". But that's just me...

[strongNpretty]

1pp per level gets my vote. Doesn't matter if i'm clicking 1 button or 20.

You're telling me i should accept even less money to POTG people because it's less clicks than a port takes?

However, let it be noted- I don't mind 30p for a port!

[cd288]

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

1pp per level gets my vote. Doesn't matter if i'm clicking 1 button or 20.

You're telling me i should accept even less money to POTG people because it's less clicks than a port takes?

However, let it be noted- I don't mind 30p for a port!

Tbh I think potg is worth way more than a port lol

[strongNpretty]

Originally Posted by cd288 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Tbh I think potg is worth way more than a port lol

I would agree. I'm just responding to the- "all you do is click a button" argument. Don't kick up dust just to kick up dust cd288.

[cd288]

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

I would agree. I'm just responding to the- "all you do is click a button" argument. Don't kick up dust just to kick up dust cd288.

Potg is 4 times the mana of a port and has many great benefits. Not really comparable in terms of now the potg is causing you to have downtime that you should also be compensated for. When porting I’m rarely LOM because of the amount of time it takes to find another customer. I’ve never felt stiffed if someone tips me 30pp for a port at level 60.

[strongNpretty]

Originally Posted by cd288 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Potg is 4 times the mana of a port and has many great benefits. Not really comparable in terms of now the potg is causing you to have downtime that you should also be compensated for. When porting I’m rarely LOM because of the amount of time it takes to find another customer. I’ve never felt stiffed if someone tips me 30pp for a port at level 60.

Shhh, stop talking now please.

[Argonos]

I mean, either charge a price, or accept that a tip can vary. I don't really see what the disconnect is. Mentioning what people "should" tip is based on your views and experiences. That doesn't make it so.

[Zarakk]

I do not understand the level of insults being thrown here. People are allowed to hold different opinions... but ignoring that...

When it comes to in-game support of others, people can charge what they like for their time - a lot, a little or nothing at all. Each person can set their charges as they wish, and each other person can accept that or not.... just like in "real life". Opinions are allowed to vary.

However, if you have an "expectation" of a certain level of payment, clearly state it in your advertisement and then no-one can complain. There is no "standard charge", even if one guild or one group of people are trying to impose one, because others do not have to accept that assumption.

So if you advertise "offering ports, tips accepted" when you actually EXPECT to receive a minimum amount of X (or X per level), then you only have yourself to blame when you get something less than you expected. Communication helps solve any issues.

Personally, I think many folks charge too much, but that is their decision to make not mine. I run and take the boats quite a lot. Each to their own.