Proper Etiquette When Getting a Port

[zodium]

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

It was only said it's greedy when expecting it from untwinked newbies who literally can't afford to pay. If you're already dedicating some time to porting people and you are currently doing a port you may as well help them out by pressing a couple buttons to port them.

If you are mad because you aren't getting as much money as you would like from donations then simply set an asking price.

that's what the OP is lmao

[appliedspatial]

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

We must not claim that it is greedy for porters to expect tips for ports because it is equally greedy for people to expect free ports. I'm not sure why people can't see that this is a reciprocal exchange.

"It just costs you mana." / "It just costs you time to run, wait for a boat, and run some more." Every player's time must be valued equally. And if another player saves/gains you time, you should compensate them.

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OP is providing valuable information, albeit with a seemingly angry delivery. These types of services weren't available on my server back in the day and could be foreign to folks just getting back into the game.

I like the idea of including how much plat you're going to give the porter in your initial tell but, if you're like me, the amount I tip varies based on the overall experience I had with the porter, i.e gratuity.

[TheDudeAbides]

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

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OP is providing valuable information, albeit with a seemingly angry delivery. These types of services weren't available on my server back in the day and could be foreign to folks just getting back into the game.

Maybe Dolalin can find an obscure forum post somewhere that shows Druids and Wizards didn't get port spells until the October 1999 era

Problem solved

[larsbars]

I’ve noticed on teal and green porting feels different and posts like this really reinforce my hypothesis. In general the idea of “donating” for ports is currently bullshit. People are selling ports. For this reason I always ask “can you port me from x to y for z plat?”

[TripSin]

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

I’ve noticed on teal and green porting feels different and posts like this really reinforce my hypothesis. In general the idea of “donating” for ports is currently bullshit. People are selling ports. For this reason I always ask “can you port me from x to y for z plat?”

I went through a period of asking my porters how much they would like, but it was like pulling teeth trying to get an answer from them (which I never got - it always ended up being something along the lines of "whatever you feel like giving"). Perhaps this was because I was asking Dial A Porters and I think maybe they have a no-charge policy? idk, but i wasn't getting answers so I just stopped asking.

[Somekid123]

My in game druid is Andain, if im not at a camp i'd rather not lose or otherwise occupied pelase send me a tell for a port. Lowbies/Cr's are always free, nor is a tip required if your hurtin for money [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Fawqueue]

Originally Posted by Somekid123 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

My in game druid is Andain, if im not at a camp i'd rather not lose or otherwise occupied pelase send me a tell for a port. Lowbies/Cr's are always free, nor is a tip required if your hurtin for money [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Way to step up Andain. Now the lowbies and freeloaders know who to turn to, so no more reason to worry or complain about it. Looks like you just solved the thread!

[Hazek]

CR's should be free.
Lowbies should be free or whatever they're willing to donate but don't require.
15+ should be at least 10p or 1p per level.

If you need a port beyond that then offer 20+ or 1p per level.

[DropxDeadxFred]

Your a scrub everyone has druids

[TheDudeAbides]

25PP for a port when you're lvl 50 is fine in Classic

50PP for a port? With Teal's Economy?

I understand people want to make money, but that's a bit excessive

Rule of thumb has always been .5 Plat per lvl or 5G per lvl (Minimum 10PP for a port)

So if you're lvl 30 you're tipping 15PP for a port which is right for that lvl range, especially if you're starting from scratch and barely covering costs for gear/spells

OP mindset is still fixated on a Blue mudflated economy