What is wrong with people in this game?

Originally Posted by Eet GnomeSmasher

Also, there are no GMs in game to monitor or curb bad behaviour in the game. And the kids know that and pretty much know that they can act in whatever way they want and get away with it.

Originally Posted by Alesia {Healer Henchman}

I'm too shy.

Originally Posted by Hand of Shiva

You know I really don't know how much worse GW is compared to all the other games. Ultima, Lineage, Star Wars, WoW, EQ. They all have the jerks and selfish folk out there and this game is no different. Guild Wars just tends to be alot more competitive and that's just the nature of it. Sure people do PUGs (pick up groups) and then split after a mission or what ever but you know what that's just how it goes. People want to get on with what ever they have to do, whether its sell their junk or take care of the baby in the next room. It's not like people are any friendlier in real life. You don't turn to the guy next to you on the subway and go, "Nice riding with you, give me your phone number and maybe we can ride again together." Why should you expect any difference in a game in which you don't even get to see who the guy next to you is. As a side note though when you start getting further into the game that requires more intense team work and there were moments when it came down to the wire you'll get hte "Gj crew" or "Thanks for the team" or what ever it might be but in early on through half way of kryta you won't really be stressed much to finish and so there's not much to congrat one another about. As for answering/helping out new people I have mixed feelings about it. Half the questions that are asked can be found in the Online Manual or the manual that comes with the game if you bought it at a store. People don't bother to read anymore and just assume that someone in the game will give them a crash course. Back in the day games use to come with novel size manuals and very few games could be played without at least going through most of it. People are getting lazy and expect others to do it for them. I went back to ascalon with my level 20 warrior to hand out some weapons to folks who needed them and I was invited into 3 different groups all looking for the same thing "Will you rush us to the next area". I felt rather insulted that after putting an assload of time into getting to where I was that that many people didn't even want to bother working through the game normally.

Sure I might seem like one of those jerks, and I'm fairly sure someone reading this is like "what an ass!" But don't get me wrong. If its a legit question thats not in the manual or not like "can someone take me somewhere" (just an example) I'll take the time to answer it even through the spam, although I'll only answer it once, if your not watching your screen that's your own fault. But I would say that the game would be alot better if some folks were alot less "nice" and made people get off their lazy digital butts and explore.

*gets off the soap box*

Originally Posted by Lord Yulath

Well, having a good guild does alot for the fun factor of this game. In a guild with friends i know(or friends of guild members) and my bro. Its a fun fun guild for us. Currently i am the highest level character followed up by my bro. As it stands to help increase the overall level of kindness of the community we have spent the time to sit in towns and answer questions to people.
I was in pre searing with my new character a few days back, and just sat in foibles fair for roughly 2-3 hours answering questions and giving directions. I spend about 3 hours that day as well helping people with missions post searing.

I really think that this game can have a really good community if you participate civilly in it. It really isnt that hard, just annoying in certain cities. I know that i have been complimented by many many people for helping them out, or for being a good healer when i have my mesmer act as one.

I am really hoping that some people will be instituted to mod some of the behavior in cities, but overall im happy with the community everwhere i have been, exempting the crystal desert from this though, as the desert is full of jackass's and ****wads.

Originally Posted by ratatass

I have played since WPE and know the game in and out pretty much - due to unfortunate events (stuck in Europe) I can't play for a while. (no im not in jail)..


I always answer questions and many a time I help some through a mission or a quest, but I do that less and less because people are f...ing ungrateful. I hav been in districts where some poor soul has begeed for help and I have run him through a mission, or two....then you reach your destination and the sorry sog just disbands ...no thank you ....no nothing...This has happened to often, so I help out less and less.

Helped this guy get a rare max fiery bow. I know a good spot...Dropped for me and I decieded to be nice and give it to the guy...soon as he got ....he said "bye" and was gone..

The same guys that asks a bunch of questions have no patience. You go through a mission and you say stop! Let me explain whats up front and how to solve it....lol - will the noobs listen ? No they are like mad dogs rushing for the gates of hell, waiting on you to be their salvation when the shit hits the fan...die Noobs in your own impatient pool of blood and gore...

he he fun to write stuff like this...

There are two sides :
1. The helper
2. The recipient of help.

No more helping, since the recipeints are ungrateful bastards, just as much as the helpers supposedly are arrogant and unwilling to help.

Hasta la Vista Noobs!


Ratatass

Originally Posted by King of Fools

i turn off trade and local chat in towns. only turn it on when i need it. otherwise, its just full of garbage that detracts from my fun.
why would anybody stand around asking questions in town anyway? even if somebody happened to be looking at their chat bar. What are the odds they will spot your question as it scrolls by amidst all the WTS, please join my guild, and fur square spam? the odds that somebody in ascalon for more than 3 minutes actually knows the answer are pretty slim.
if you ever have a question you can whisper me and i will get you the answer or better yet google it.