Porting Fare?

[Lune]

Back when I was a noob, I usually paid anywhere from 25-40pp... generally without requesting pickups.

When I got money, I started paying at least 60, 80-120 for pickups.

When I retired from playing on P99, the few times I log in to screw around, I tip in blue diamonds / high lvl gems, 500-600 pp, whatever is lying around.

[TheOutdoorNerd]

As a returning player from live who didn't really know anyone, I struggled to pay that 1pp per level until about level 40. But I always made sure if I didn't have it, then I told the porter in advance. I also never contacted DAP unless I could easily cover that. A few times where I was really broke, I'd just take the boat.

It should be noted that as a newbie to P99, the community couldn't be more welcoming and accepting of _another_noob_00 joining the server, and that includes ports. No one's ever complained abut me being broke or changed their minds and didn't port me after telling them I'm broke. I've even had porters inspect me and give me gear!

The first time I heard about DAP, I imagined a guild full of dipshit dr00ds gouging everyone on the server, but that's not the case. Yeah, they make a lot of plat, but half of that is because they're so cool and professional. I try to pay them 2pp per level and still feel like I'm underpaying them.

[weaseal]

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

The first time I heard about DAP, I imagined a guild full of dipshit dr00ds gouging everyone on the server, but that's not the case. Yeah, they make a lot of plat, but half of that is because they're so cool and professional. I try to pay them 2pp per level and still feel like I'm underpaying them.

We don't really make that much, especially compared to other money-making schemes. That being said, it's also relatively easy income compared to other schemes, so it's perfectly acceptable to me. The hardest part (and this is rare) is dealing with jerks who feel entitled. Most of the community is great.

[Zorlon]

100-200p if you pick me up somewhere or run to a dungeon to evac me, or just going out of their way in general to help me.

~50p or less if you're just sitting at tunnel where you're bound advertising port service.

Seems fair to me, nobody has ever complained....yet!

[The Prez]

The way this poll is worded seems backwards to me. The top three options read as if the player is under level 50, and the bottom three as over 50, but I believe that most of the level 50 and greater players are responding using the top three.

I.e. if we flip them, it reads Player<50 (player less than 50) for the top 3, and Player>50 (player greater than 50) for the bottom 3.

[azeth]

30-40 for a port, 100 for an ejac.

not a chance id ever pay more

if i REALLY need to get to Velious, I'm hitting my thurg pot. If I REALLY need to get to Kunark im hammering or hitting an FoB pot. If I REALLY need to get to plane of fear im hitting a swamp or Lizard Pot.

There is no situation where I actually NEED a port. You're a convenience and absolutely not worth more than 40p.

[jcbbjjttt]

I typically pay 100p. But I understand that is not normal. I frequently get a "are you sure?" Or "wow! Thanks!" For me a port is a huge time saving convenience and I am happy to tip well.

I would say, as a general rule, pay what you can and don't be stingy if you have more. Money (read 50 - 100p) is fairly easy to come by once you're level 10 to 20 if you need it. Go farm a few pp spots in your level range if you're "broke".

[myriverse]

I never port.

[khanable]

I give whatever plat value takes my inventory to be nearest 50 or 100p, while trying to be above 50p

So if I have 1223 on me, you'll get 73
If I have 1110 on me, you'll get 110

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[Detoxx]

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

I give whatever plat value takes my inventory to be nearest 50 or 100p, while trying to be above 50p

So if I have 1223 on me, you'll get 73
If I have 1110 on me, you'll get 110

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And I thought I was the only one who did this! Day OCD doe