Frustration

Simple ... every question/problem/obstacle I've run into and researched answers to on this forum has had almost NOTHING but response that insulted the OP and set out to prove how "elite" the responder was. That isn't helpful to a new player, makes it far less likely that a new player will ask questions, and means that a new player won't speak up in game either. I was much more likely, at least prior to joining my guild, to repeatedly attempt missions/quests I was having trouble with until I found a set up that worked.

I just don't see the point of asking questions in a forum knowing the chances of actually getting a helpful response are extremely slim.

even after my 3 years, i would never ask any of these guys for help either seeing as 90% of them are what you just posted. i post here to either try and help others, or debate certain topics, and i suggest if you want real answers, find some friends/good people in game (which you seemingly have), and learn that way.

Okay but I think you are forgetting something, this is the internet. Meaning, no matter where you go, you will come across flamers, trolls and all other kinds of knuckleheads that will taunt and put down just for "lulz". What people here need to do and as others have said is to be able to sift out the good from the bad. Meaning, look for those who give out thoughtful info and politely ignore those who don't.

It's really just internet 101 in the end and I really don't see how this thread or any other is going to put an end to it.

EDIT: An example of sifting out advice would be like if someone posted a tech-related question and someone replied, "Delete your System32 folder." Most techies know not to do that so they ignore it or make a sarcastic remark back.

Aeon you are the perfect example of what is bad on guru. If you care about the game and how it is played what does it hurt to give a little help without being rude. The old saying "If you can't say anything constructive, don't say anything at all", seems appropriate here.

I disagree with this POST, to an extent.

It is an online game, played with other real people. Why should they never be asked questions? I find that it is a good way to meet people. I approach them politely and ask if they have time for a question. I am often ignored, and that's fine. But I also meet some real nice folks and form friendships this way.

Why should I eliminate the social aspect of this game and consult some soulless webpage? If your time in game is too vital to share with others, ignore them, don't lash out at them.

I will never choose wiki over a conversation with a fellow player, just like I will never choose the 'press this button' over speaking with a live advisor.

And don't lump us all into l33tsp33k3rz; I am very fond of the English language, and prefer not to abuse it.

I find your blanket statements about the community just as appalling as some of the flame-fests on these forums.

I think the fact you come on a forum whining about what its members say to or about others, and makes a statement about all its members being this way or that, tells all of us loads more about you then it does about me.

Hey to each his own.

Oh I sift out plenty and you are right, the internet is full of people who get their thrills in life by bashing others just because they can. They sole reason I wrote this post this morning was I went to look up something and once again ran inito yet another "I hate this nerfed game..." and "You are an idoit..." set of responses and I just couldn't contain my frustration any more.

what???

blanket statements are bad when the consensus of the situation says facts proves otherwise. go leaf through nearly every thread and i bet 1/4 of the post is flames. thats not a blanket statement, thats facts, and i'll vouch for the op in that case. he didnt say we all act like asshats, he said he's tired of how many of the "good" players and members in general do.

OP , this is riverside , not Q&A , honest helpful information here is like water in the desert.

It depends on WHERE you're asking the questions. IMHO, the majority of responses to questions in the Q & A section of the forums do not fall into any of the catergories above.

I tend to stay away from the GvG and builds sections here because of all the people there who have to prove to everyone else how "l33t" they are. Oncve two freinds of mine got into an arguement on TS over different Mesmer builds and the funny thing was, both of the builds they came up with worked great!

One thing that many people miss is that it's a two-way street. On the one hand, it's annoying when experienced people just give the blanket "Wiki is your friend" line - especally when they don't answer the question! What they're failing to realize is that many, many NEWBIES, have never even heard of the wiki. On the other hand, many newbies don't bother to read the FAQ stickie at the top of the page (or any of the other stickies up there) before posting their question, or bothering to look at any of the other threads that are already in existence. That's just asking for trouble.

Riverside can become a flame fest, especially when any OP doesn't have the sense to refrain from posting something where they feel compelled to include in their post something along the lines of "I don't want this to turn into a flame-fest, but..." (they already KNOW that's what's going to happen. )

Well, congrats I guess. You have vented out your frustration and pointed out something that's been known to many here. Don't see much more of a point so can please we just end this discussion already?

If you have a head on your shoulders your not gonna get flamed... Do some research there are alot of available resources at your disposal. You don't need to subject yourself to ridicule if you take 2 minutes to investigate your inquiry before you question a group of people... Some people like to help, others find your nagging tiresome, I am in limbo between both stances since yes we were all new at one point. Some of us figured things out on our own (it's not hard) so we see your questions as a bothersome thing. This is not a flame this is just advice... to avoid flamers and pissers do a little resource before making yourself a target. (like you have done now)

A-holes on the computer, a-holes in real life. Some people can't help themselves. And for some reason some people think it's cool to show how much they know about a truly un-important issue like a videogame. And probably don't know crap about their local, state, or federal governments, world issues, ecenomic issues, etc.. accept what they read in the forums or see on Mtv. They have to throw in their two cents worth instead of just ignoring what they think may be a stupid question. Like a Hollywood actor/actress.... Do we really care what their opinion is? I say consider the source, and don't let it bother you. I mean my god is it really that awful that people ask questions.... whether you feel they are dumb or not. Does it really affect you that badly? My god!!! Really?!!! Hell most of the time these guys just want other people to read thier posts, see how funny they are at cracking on people. Don't take it personal.

Not a direct response to your post, but more of a rant.
Guildwars guru is a good community in my opinion. The actual guild wars community ingame is bad though.
If people on this forum are flaming you, it is for a damn good reason, and you should learn to take criticism. If you don't actually use your brain and strategy, which is what the game is intended for, you deserve to get bashed.
Simple as that. This is guild wars. Put an effort at becoming a better player or people will continue *facepalm*ing at build you'd keep calling "1337" and "Awesome!"

Experienced players don't want stubborn n00bs who don't take advice to drag them down in team builds. Why do you think most elites h/h everything now days?

1) I'm not a help tech for Guild Wars, so go to hell. I've worked in a call center, and I'd love to do some pretty horrible things to people who ask stupid questions.

2) When I help someone, which I choose to do from time to time, I don't dick around. I rebuild their armor (because they did a suck job with runes, inevitably), I cap a couple skills with them (because their bar sucks, which is why I'm helping in the first place), and I drop some cash on them. And the whole time I explain stuff about how the game works. M'kay? Feel free to search up my post history, this isn't the first time I've commented on how to help a newbie. Bottom line, I choose not to help people who ask questions or beg. I choose to help the self starters who are muddling though with the terribad bar and no idea where in God's Green Earth they're going. At least they have a pair.

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That's the kind of attitude I'm talking about. OP's got a pair, and he'd she'd or it'd be worth helping.
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3) People need to find out some things for their own damn selves. It's like you newblets never played a MUD or anything. If you want to know where to find teh monstar wif teh skillz, go find him. Have fun. The world is an open book for you to piss on.

If "the social aspect of this game" consists entirely of you answering the questions of morons, I pity the hell out of you and I mean that in a completely non-sarcastic way. The few people I still interact with regularly in the game are people I'd have a beer with, not some snot nosed punk who would rather stand around and spam the same questions for ten minutes instead of looking up the answer somewhere.

And I will never choose porn over a porn star. Anyone else have a lame contribution they'd like to make to the Land of Stupid Statements?

I don't really give a crap how people type. If you're worthless, it'll show through one way or another.

hehehehe. You obviously have me lumped in with the wrong group. I did say I disagreed TO AN EXTENT. If the questions are stupid, shame on 'em. If they are asking without trying first, shame on 'em. And if they stand around spamming, in leet speak or not, shame on 'em.

I'm talking about reasonable, logical questions, and approaching them properly.

I wasn't flaming you, by the way. Simple disagree is all.

I have a very belligerent posting style.

Quite. No biggie on this end.

Oh, and: "People need to find out some things for their own damn selves. It's like you newblets never played a MUD or anything. If you want to know where to find teh monstar wif teh skillz, go find him. Have fun. The world is an open book for you to piss on."

I have been a gamer for over 30 years, and a computer gamer since Pong. I've been pissing on open books longer than most people that play the game have been alive. That's what really made me chuckle. I played the game solo with h/h for months while laying low and then talking to folks, asking questions, and fine tuning my style. But I only have one 20, so I will be called a newblet and take it.

You're incorrectly reading the antecedent of the word you as ScaryDrifter, when it is in fact People, the word that began that particular phrase.

I assumed that was obvious, but in retrospect I could have clarified it better.

As to older games, well, more on that later.

People are elitists and thats not gonna change. GW currently isnt very welcoming to newbs.

Actually he said, "Did any of you stop to consider that the reason you have so many gripes, complaints, and belly aches about the game is because you have forgotten that you were once new to the game and you too needed help at one time? Or did you all start out as perfect players who knew everything and were the gift to the gaming world?"

He's talking to the forum in general, not to a specific group. That's a blanket statement which is accusatory. If he didn't mean to then he should have been more precise with his rant. While I agree there is far too much flaming and elitism, losing your cool and posting a rant only adds to the problem...and that's a fact.

We already have a thread discussing issues with posters here, and rants are never a good way to start a discussion. Closed.