Twink a noob?

[Karafa]

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

Agreed, very weak. I thought there were be at least 1 person willing to help out new players.

No shame in this bros game. I gave free things away all the time, but I never come on the forums to find someone to give it to; especially if they ask for it!

[DeathByCactus]

I give freely when I can, but only to the unsuspecting. Makes things more enjoyable and keeps people from becoming too complacent.

It's kinda like those homeless people who sit at CVS/Walgreens and when you give them some change they look at you and say, "Dude, this can't even get me a sandwich."

Yeah, gimme mah money back Mr. Entitled because you're a professional beggar.

[TheSK]

The problem with someone randomly giving you something in game is that is where the help stops.

For example, my first character was a shadow knight and someone randomly gave me a weapon which was AWESOME. Thank you so much to that awesome person. Unfortunately, after I had that weapon equipped everyone thought I was a twink. So, I ended up being a shadow knight with a decent weapon and no armor, until my friend crafted us some banded armor. Unfortunately my friend decided to stop playing the game [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That is why I thought this would be a better approach.

[Norathorr]

I started recently too. I have had some help from people. Some have been handouts others I have done work for high end players needing stuff for tradeskills. Farming spiderling silks and bear skins etc in return for some banded or plat. With velious on the horizon alot are readying themselves for shawl quests etc so there is a good market for low end tradeskill drops to get your feet on the ground.

[Slave]

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

The problem with someone randomly giving you something in game is that is where the help stops.

For example, my first character was a shadow knight and someone randomly gave me a weapon which was AWESOME. Thank you so much to that awesome person. Unfortunately, after I had that weapon equipped everyone thought I was a twink. So, I ended up being a shadow knight with a decent weapon and no armor, until my friend crafted us some banded armor. Unfortunately my friend decided to stop playing the game [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That is why I thought this would be a better approach.

So now you have been given a magic weapon and banded armor... what is the problem exactly? You really need more than this handed to you?

[BelenosGotHeals]

I understand what you're saying man, but the best approach I believe would be to not depend on handouts at all for your stuff but to instead quest/grind/craft it yourself...be smart about the money you make grouping and haggle yourself some deals in EC, people are generally much more willing to help you if you look like you're trying to help yourself. and a decent 1hs and a full suit of banded is just fine for a newbie SK anyway, you don't need uber gear to contribute to a group. just some thoughts, good luck in whatever you decide to do

[Cypher.]

I'll regularly go around newbie zones, unloading banded, bronze, dragoon dirks, screaming maces, etc to the random low levels that I see. Plenty of people do this from my experience and many more would gladly give some high level buffs to help a newbie out.

However, I do agree that it is bad form to blatantly ask for items as, in my opinion, it's taking advantage of an already relatively generous player base.

Regardless though, send a tell to Menlaas or Canelina and I might have something stashed away.

[Lyra]

Well I guess that is a sign the server is successful:

THE BEGGARS HAVE ARRIVED!

[TheSK]

Apparently the jerks have arrived as well. Oh well, I love you anyways [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Resheph]

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

Apparently the jerks have arrived as well. Oh well, I love you anyways [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's not really an issue of jerks, it's an issue of etiquette. People don't like begging. TBH, you don't need much by way of gear to get started. If it hasn't been given to you yet, though, here's a link you need to look over (and bookmark the Wiki). I made 25p today dumping 5 stacks of bone chips my Wizard had because he simply has a fetish for blowing up skeletons. 25p may not seem like much, but I might get lucky and get some banded for my Bard with it...

http://wiki.project1999.org/Players:Newbie#Platinum