Peridots for Ports

Wfrench1234 · #1 02-27-2018, 10:43 PM

Just a general question I’d like some opinions on. I’m a monk and I prefer to carry gems on me instead of coin to keep weight down. When I get a port from someone typically I will pay in peridots. So my question is : is this a common thing and does it annoy you when someone does this? I’ve never had anyone complain about it but I don’t know if people are just keeping it to themselves and deep down they are pissed.

Just to give complete info I’m level 60 and typically give 4-5 dots for each port.

Sonderbeast · #2 02-27-2018, 10:46 PM

Why would anyone ever be upset over being paid in gems?

beargryllz · #3 02-27-2018, 11:02 PM

Maybe some people *want* to be weighed down by more coins?

Bboboo · #4 02-27-2018, 11:10 PM

Never cared if I was paid with gold/silver/cop...well fuck you if you pay in copper actually.

Baler · #5 02-27-2018, 11:21 PM

5 Peridots at level 60 is the minimum you should be paying unless you're running short on, on hand plat value.

Peridots are 10p max vendor value on the server, but people will never get the full 10p.
So 5 of them is more like.. 45-49p

It's perfectly valid for monks/anyone to pay in gems if the value adds up.

Wfrench1234 · #6 02-27-2018, 11:29 PM

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Why would anyone ever be upset over being paid in gems?

Not sure, that’s why I’m asking. I never thought anyone would be upset, but then I never thought to ask either.

As far as 5 dots (50p) being minimum for a port...damn. Guess I can’t afford ports. My main has 1.3k in the bank right now. I thought I was being reasonably generous but I guess not.

Sonderbeast · #7 02-27-2018, 11:34 PM

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

5 Peridots at level 60 is the minimum you should be paying unless you're running short on, on hand plat value.

Peridots are 10p max vendor value on the server, but people will never get the full 10p.
So 5 of them is more like.. 45-49p

It's perfectly valid for monks/anyone to pay in gems if the value adds up.

I think it's up to the person to decide how much is fair for a port. It's a tip after all, if you disagree with me take it up with Tupakk, he should be paying his porters more.

Baler · #8 02-27-2018, 11:37 PM

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I think it's up to the person to decide how much is fair for a port. It's a tip after all, if you disagree with me take it up with Tupakk, he should be paying his porters more.

As a person who has fought against DaP and their monopoly stranglehold lead by their tyrant king tupakk. I am in no way advocating the unreasonable prices they think they could charge.

My rule of thumb has always been 50p for normal ports & 60-100 for special cases. (at level 60)
If you're level 60 and you can't afford 50p for a port maybe you have other problems besides trying to find a port.

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As far as 5 dots (50p) being minimum for a port...damn. Guess I can’t afford ports. My main has 1.3k in the bank right now.

That's 26 ports right there. But pay w.e you want don't let me tell you otherwise.
Consider better money management and avoid pointless spending.

Hopefully a DaP member doesn't try to shoehorn their propaganda into this thread about how people don't pay enough.

Sonderbeast · #9 02-27-2018, 11:45 PM

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

As a person who has fought against DaP and their monopoly stranglehold lead by their tyrant king tupakk. I am in no way advocating the unreasonable prices they think they could charge.

My rule of thumb has always been 50p for normal ports & 60-100 for special cases. (at level 60)
If you're level 60 and you can't afford 50p for a port maybe you have other problems besides trying to find a port.

Why stop there? People who can afford Holgresh Elder Beads for 400k should be tipping at least 10k per port right?

Baler · #10 02-27-2018, 11:46 PM

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Why stop there? People who can afford Holgresh Elder Beads for 400k should be tipping at least 10k per port right?

I knew this was coming... no that's not how it works stop being cheeky.
You've got my words twisted.