The "Birds of a Feather" LFG thread

HoodieRat

HoodieRat

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

Kenosha, WI

news

Mo/Me

im in!
IGN: Lady Aine Mo/Me 20, healing monk, currently in Amnoon Oasis but i will help anyone with quests or missions, just send me a tell and ill be right there

Talesin Darkbriar

Talesin Darkbriar

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

California - irrigated desert...

The Myrmidon

E/N

Quote:
Originally Posted by deolmstead
Inspired by this and many other threads around here, I thought I'd start a thread for people who are frustrated with the, shall we say, hit-or-miss quality of PUGs in the game. If your gamestyle fits the following description AND you're interested in teaming up with like-minded strangers, post your in-game-name (and maybe the general area in the game where you are?) here so people can add you to their friends list and maybe make a buddy or two...
  • You like to hammer out strategy points and skill combos BEFORE you even leave town
  • You like to chat during quests/missions, maybe even stopping from time to time to recharge and/or shoot the breeze and/or admire the scenery
  • For that matter, you love strategy and teamplay, sharing knowledge and opinions BEFORE blithely running in and aggroing mobs
  • You never, EVER leave a group mid-mission without warning/apology. If you have an iffy connection, you forewarn people before starting.
  • You're more interested in the caliber of the person at the keyboard than in the character with the sword (ie, you don't discriminate based on class or level, and are willing to try and make any combo work)
  • You're willing to help out lower-level players, even if there's no immediate benefit to your own character

Sound good to you? Tired of partying with people who don't play this way? Put your name down. Maybe you'll find a great new friend.

As for me, my IGN is Beqxter Rawls, a R/W18 currently slogging through the Maguuma missions. I typically play late evenings PST. If you want to party up, please feel free to drop me a whisper.
Amen brother!
My in-game name is identical to here; I play evenings pacific standard time, and I am always available to help folks. I finished the PvE part of the game some time ago, but I enjoy pretty much all of Tyria . . .with the possible exception of Post searing Ascalon...so depressing!

NeoShaman

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Mar 2005

New Jersey

Red Fang

R/N

Interesting topic you guys have here. Might as well throw my hat into the ring as well.

IGN: Shandris Rudbich: lv.20 Ra/Ne
Done all the missions except for the last one. Currently helping out guildmates become comfortable with the game.

IGN: Silvia Maybus: lv.5 Me/Ne
New character, still haven't left presearing.

I usually play at around 11 pm EST.

Sekkira

Sekkira

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Canberra, AU

Sekkira Nendedaga Level 20 E/W (as said on the panel) Currently at Thunderhead Keep, haven't even tried playing it because I've been busy with

Sonia Mutenburg Level 20 N/Me who is quite enjoyable to play with. Currently at Elona Reach, bragging about how I done the bonus with henchies, yet kicking myself over not being able to finish the mission of with them.

Yuskei Sto Helit Level 7 E/Mo Currently in Pre-Searing, because, well.. I want to clear the north lands over the wall with someone eventually.

Z-Shinrei

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

USA

E/

I'll join this too, sounds really good.

ign: Archduke Duc lvl 20 (ascended); I'm an E/x (x since i tend to switch secondary a lot for fun, i'm currently messing with E/N), but I'm primarily an Aeromancer.
send me a whisper, i'll gladly help wit dragon;s lair, thuderhead keep, etc.

Venom

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: May 2005

Calgary, Canada

Idiot Savants

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sekkira
Well I'd sign up too, but shouldn't it be joined with the #GWPUGs @ irc.gamesurge.net we already have?
ditto!

I'd be in as well.
Check out the channel, meet people, play

Wiredzero

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

Overland Park, Kansas

The Black Chamber [BC]

N/E

Miyu Mitsurugi - Mo/N20 (finished)
Athena Odessia - W/E20 (finished)
Riku Stormnimbus - N/E20 (Post ascention shiverpeaks)
Jubei Tsubasa - Mo/Me8 (Ascalon City, Just arrived from pre-searing)

Foilor_Rumeruk

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

W/Mo

Foilor Rumeruk-16 W/MO at Aurora Glade

Taphoo

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2005

Eastern Oregon

Decus Preasidium

Mo/R

Hey All ,

Taphoo Da Dalles, a Mo/R, primarily a Healer with Pet
Jim Nightshade, El/Me, mostly a Mesmer with Energy Storage
Ryver Styx, N/R, just generally exploring the world....

wabbit

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

London, UK

Kantor Sierpenski -- L20Mo/El (Specialises in healing and the occasional smite)
Ascended and at the forge, saving for more parchment

Bernoulli Poincare -- L10R/Me (Not sure what he specialises in, but its nice to do some damage for a change ) Currently looking to Leave Ascalon

You can find me in the European Servers, I'm British so usually on between 7-11 evenings GMT

ant1ers

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2005

Hellfire Phoenix

E/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mountain Man
Sounds like a good guild charter. Where do I sign up?
I'm with mountain man on this one. Had mostly good PUG experiences, but those few bad ones ::shudders::

If any of u need any help, contact me in game. My chars are:

Rynn Tarisian, a Lv 20 Ascended E/Mes, possibly shifting to E/Mo, currently in the Shiverpeaks,
Rhodri Ap Gwynnedd, A Lv 16 (or 17? been to long since I played him) W/Mo in Kryta, and...
A monk in pre searing, likely to soon be deleted and restarted


ant1ers

hirebrand

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2005

Maryland

Bellum Aeternus

R/E

Wye Wanderwind

Currently up to the Riverside Province Mission.

Anarchist_Monk

Anarchist_Monk

Academy Page

Join Date: Jun 2005

Remnants of Ascalon

Mo/R

Finally!

In Game Name: Anarchist Monk lvl 20(mo/r), Sir Kay lvl 13 (w/e)

AM is stuck on his 19-20 time trying Thunderhead Keep with stupid ass PUGs.
Sir Kay is in The Wilds. I haven't tried to beat this place yet with him because I just want to get TH over with on AM.

I love taking it slow and talking things out ingame. New stratagies are always open in my mind, except the really stupid ones like "Monk you take the ele and ranger with you while we 5 warriors just run in and try to clear the way. Ok? Sounds good to you? No? Oh well thats how its gonna be. GO!"

Denevive

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: May 2005

Albuquerque, NM

The Myrmidon

W/Mo

Alright Beqx... I'll post. I'm happy to offer my assistance in grouping to complete missions and just having fun. I currently have a W/Mo 20 by the name of Kord Freeman, a R/Me 17 (Denevive Viran), a Mo/E 14 (Jonas Loriander), and a E/N 9 (Sardis Velmora). Kord is currently ascending. Anyone who has partied with me knows that they can call on me for support whenever I'm on. Feel free to whisper me, mentioning ths thread.

Darkest Dawn

Darkest Dawn

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Ohio, USA

W/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by itsmebekka
THis is certainly the type of gaming that interestes me most - I love playing with team oriented players. I'm totally happy to help people out on quests earlier in the game than I am on, feel free to PM me anytime. (I'm not very good at typing and fighting, tho, so please don't be offended if it takes a little while for me to get back to you.)

My IGN is Vykara Valkyrie I am a W/E w/sword and fire specialties, currently Lvl 17 at Druid's Overlook.

I look forward to meeting any of you online

I want to share how this thread is working!

I met up with Vykara, and UNIK as well as some others I can't remember yesterday in game. We all traveled to Augury, from the Amnoon Oasis. Then we did two other quests. Wow! It was a great team effort, and we really got some things accomplished without all the usual troubles associated with PUGs.

If you haven't met up with some of the fine people here, you really need to! This thread was a godsend!

Rieselle

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Melbourne, Australia

E/Rt

Sorry for the small amount of self advertising - but please have a look at my recent post "Let's all meet in International 1", in Riverside Inn....

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=24286

I'm thinking it would be nice if we can get enough of a critical mass going so that International 1 becomes a sort of defacto RP/Chat district for nice people who want to talk, party with tolerant players, etc.

As for staying on topic, I'm a E/W, IGN: Rieselle Riesling. I've beaten the game, and have a N/Mo at Kryta, and a W/N in old ascalon. I play during australian evening hours, and most of the time in weekends. Happy to hang out with anyone nice

Lord Drenth

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

GETEM

W/Mo

*As the cold breeze blows across the Shiverpeaks, a lone figure can be seen on the horizon. As he comes closer you notice that the sun glints off his silver and gold platemail, a longsword hilt poking up over his right shoulder. The man appears young, but of good build and stock, his golden hair framing a hardened face.*

IGN: Lord Drenth
Paladin of Anthor, Ascended W/Mo

((I don't RP in game unless the group is an RP group - but I thought I would do something a little different in this thread.))

psycore

psycore

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

IGN Ellaeia Psy the W/R, also have a N/Mo minionmancer, and a newb Mes in pre searing =P

I like to help people out with a good mind for skill and strategy, like Riselle I usually hide in International 1. Also an Aussie playing afternoon till late.

Sable Phoenix

Sable Phoenix

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by deolmstead
Inspired by this and many other threads around here, I thought I'd start a thread for people who are frustrated with the, shall we say, hit-or-miss quality of PUGs in the game. If your gamestyle fits the following description AND you're interested in teaming up with like-minded strangers, post your in-game-name (and maybe the general area in the game where you are?) here so people can add you to their friends list and maybe make a buddy or two...
  • You like to hammer out strategy points and skill combos BEFORE you even leave town
  • You like to chat during quests/missions, maybe even stopping from time to time to recharge and/or shoot the breeze and/or admire the scenery
  • For that matter, you love strategy and teamplay, sharing knowledge and opinions BEFORE blithely running in and aggroing mobs
  • You never, EVER leave a group mid-mission without warning/apology. If you have an iffy connection, you forewarn people before starting.
  • You're more interested in the caliber of the person at the keyboard than in the character with the sword (ie, you don't discriminate based on class or level, and are willing to try and make any combo work)
  • You're willing to help out lower-level players, even if there's no immediate benefit to your own character

Sound good to you? Tired of partying with people who don't play this way? Put your name down. Maybe you'll find a great new friend.

As for me, my IGN is Beqxter Rawls, a R/W18 currently slogging through the Maguuma missions. I typically play late evenings PST. If you want to party up, please feel free to drop me a whisper.

Wow, if this were a Guild Charter, I'd be all over it like white on rice. Anyway, this is a perfect description of my playstyle preferences. Especially stopping to admire the scenery; the game's so beautiful, why hurry? A nice laid-back group who's open to a little questing, a little missioning and a little exploring while at the same time having a tight and effective strategy would be a dream come true.

Anyway, I have two main characters; Kheledhwen Arialis (which is my IGN I believe, she's the first character I made), who is a level 17 E/Me currently in Kryta, around the D'Alessio Seaboard area. I also have a level 11 W/N, Aeslyn The Tall, doing missions in Ascalon. She just finished the Fort Rurik mission if I recall correctly. I'm typically in the International districts; less chat clutter, less lag.

Ancalagon06

Ancalagon06

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

In my pants of "superior strength"

Royal Orrian Foreign Legion

W/N

IGN: Variations of Lathspell, but most often on Hades Lathspell, though I'm working on Voice of Ascalon, a healer.

I like this thread, and I hope to see you guys in game.

Omega_2005

Omega_2005

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

UK, or is it? *confused*

A/Rt

Well, when I'm online, find either one of these names.

Wnx Omega Hammerer (W/Mo20, PvE, Hell's Precipice)
Alpha And The Omega (N/Me6, PvE, Pre-Ascalon)
Wnx Pure Omega (Mo/W20, PvP, Tournament)
NOTE: If I'm using Wnx Pure Omega, only ask if there are no or fewer than 7 people in my guild to do Tombs! Also, I'll need a quick tutorial of joining or making a custom server on Ventrilo, as I don't know what to do with it yet!

However, don't try to get me into a Guild, as I'm already in one (Warrior Nation). But, if anyone's interested to help me out with the 15k Set(s) in Granite and FoW/UW, or to do Any of the mentionable on the first post, then don't hesitate to add one of my names into your friends list

JoDiamonds

JoDiamonds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2005

New England

What I'd ideally like is some reasonable way to ask for people who want this (without asking "LFG, no idiots or jerks!"). It's mostly a matter of wording, but I've tried things like, "Starting a strategic, leisurely group for mission", etc.

I find a lot of the people I don't want to group with are the ones who are constantly saying, "gogogogogo". These people are also usually rushing through the mission, unsurprisingly.

That doesn't really capture everything I want; deolmstead captured it better with his original post, but that's hard to say quickly. =)

And frankly, while using a friend's list idea is good, there's too many people for that to work really well (especially since the friend's list is quite limited in number).

Santanus_Perro

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

Scott Township, PA

Iron Rangers

W/Mo

W/Mo 20 IGN--Santanus Perro (spanish for Satan Dog)
Use Ventrilo, but will download Teamspeak if needed
I like both PvE and PvP (just wish it didn't take an hour to find a party for Tombs)

bvalkyrie

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2005

Brunnhilde Valkyrie, 20 W/Mo, Ember Light Camp
Lascivious Lara, 17 E/Me, Maguuma Quests/First Mission

Marc Grahamsworth

Marc Grahamsworth

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

Australia

Guild of Choice

Me/Mo

This is exactly the description of the sort of person I'm looking to recruit in my guild so if anyone's on the same time as me and are seeking ...

Ahem but anyway...

Me/W20 Marc Grahamsworth - just about everywhere. I like helping n00bies win the game, gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside lol .

Mo/E4 Ming Horsfield - Pre-Searing Ascalon - using this character to help introduce a friend to the game by questing with him.

I tip my hat off to you deolmstead for starting this thread .

Goose

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: May 2005

IGN: Mr Hawkslayer R/E20

South Shiverpeaks at Droknars forge
drop a line, more than happy to team up.

Unik

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2005

This thread is turning out to be a great tool and the groups I’ve been in since joining up with people from it have just been great.

Not only have the groups been fun to run with, I don’t think we ever had to start a mission or quest over because we had failed.

Can you believe I’m actually starting to miss the… Go Go Go and seeing some strategically challenged player charging groups of mobs obviously way to big.

Great idea Deolmstead!

IGN:
U N I K: El/Mo, lvl 20, finished the game so I can help just about anywhere.
Unik darksoul: Ne/Me, lvl 15 Sanctum Cay.

Good gaming

Unik

Shin Lail

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

Heroes etc

R/Mo

I would love to group with some new people.

IGN's Shin Lail R/Mo 20 Southern Shiverpeaks
Ridous Lail E/Mo 20 Fire Island
Hanus Lail W/N 14 Lions Arch area

Darkest Dawn

Darkest Dawn

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Ohio, USA

W/Mo

Bump.....

With all the threads concerning troubles finding good PUGs, this thread should be made a stickie!

Please add your name to the list of wonderful gamers here if the OP's post sounded like how you play the game!!

Lenneth Arbalest

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

R/N

All I can really do right now is Underworld and Fissure of Woe runs, which usually end after someone accepts Unwanted Guests after repeatedly being told not to. I've given up on the Dunes of Despair and Dragon's Lair bonus since finding a competent group for those is almost impossible; unless anyone here wants to give me a hand.

For the time being, I'd be willing to assist anyone with quests and missions (doesn't really matter which one). Think I've almost become a pro at the Elona Reach mission, so if you need assistance with that one, just ask. ^^

IGN: Lenneth Arbalest - R/N or Me or Mo

The Amazing Krandor

The Amazing Krandor

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

Me/N

As usual, I'm late to the party, but since the thread was bumped, I figure I might as well add my name(s) to the list. I've never actually participated in a PUG, and have only partied with a couple friends on occasion. The rest of the time, I've been slogging my way through with Henchmen (which has, I think, forced me to think about what I'm doing more than I might have otherwise).

Anyway, my peoples:

Corvic Skald: Ne/Mo 20, currently lost in the Crystal Desert. Last seen in the vicinity of Augury Rock. Jack-of-all-trades Necro, only carries Resurrection Monk-wise currently, but is willing to alter himself as needed, attribute points willing (he transformed into a pure protection monk to get through Bloodstone Fen mission + bonus with two henchmen, for example).

Mangar Skald: Corvic's little brother. El/Mo 8, can be found wandering around Old Ascalon.

The Amazing Krandor: Me/Ne 18, currently in Aurora Glade. Has made it this far almost exclusively using Hexes (mesmers and necros are thick with them!), but it looks like a change is in order shortly.

Shana Zan: W/El 16. Currently in Lion's Arch, hasn't seen much action lately. I just haven't been in a "warrior" mood. She does well enough solo in some areas, not so well in others. Doesn't even do so well with henchmen in LA area....

chaos dragoon

chaos dragoon

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

The Warrior Nation[WN]

R/

IGN Chaos Dragoon lvl 20 w/mo,Archer Dragoon lvl 9 r/w,Flame Dragoon lvl 9 ele/mo

I have only been in 3 groups that fit your description.everytime i say looking for organized group with a plan they never talk and leave as soon as they have 8 people.

I am at thunderhead keep cause i cant find a group smart enough to keep the f**king king alive.

yesterday my connection kept breaking but it hasnt done that today. if any1 is up for thunderhead keep message me.

Mavrik

Mavrik

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2005

Alaska

I'm willing to help in missions that give me no benefit at all. Count me in. I'm on late evenings, and sometimes weekends. Plus I enjoy all those good group list. I also enjoy being helped out lol I'm mission wise as far as Riverside Providance, but I have explored all the way to Granite Citadel... been trying to get to the grotto for the rest of the 15k armor... thats a tough place to get to...

IGN: Ruth Ann

Sorena Mascar

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2005

none

R/E

IGN: Sorena Mascar

R/E lvl 20 Ascended, Infused.

Soric Mascar
Mo/E lvl 13


I prefer to do all missions/quest/anything else with a group of smart and fun players who don't complain.

My first character I did almost entirely with henchmen. I am much happier playing with others.

Thanks

Sorena Mascar

stumpy

stumpy

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2005

Canucklehead BC, Canada

Advanced Necro Undead Society

Chalk one up for the OP on this post .... always good to put a character to the name on here ...

IGNs:
Xgammon Baneseye (R/*(Me/Mo/E/W)20) - finished
Hexin X (Mo/*(N/W)20) - Ring of Fire
(currently specced as my farmer for the month until I can get the armor)
Gasius Maximus (E/*(Me/Mo/N)) - Ring of Fire
Lovetap Torpedo N/Me 17 - Aurora Glade

Usually travel with guildies ... would love to travel with you guys too ... anywhere ... help out low levelers ... skill cap runs ... U/W FoW runs ...

Esprit

Esprit

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2005

Dvd Forums [DVDF]

E/

Yo, count me in.

IGNs:

Esprit Dumort (E/Mo 20 - Ascension quests)
Sioned Sunrunner (Mo/Me 20 - Ring of Fire)

DFrost

DFrost

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Ultima Thule

Legacy of Echovald [Echo]

P/

This sounds great. I'm currently at the desert, desperately trying to finish Thirsty River. Drop me a line if you want to team up, I just might do the same. I added a bunch of you to my list already I'm definitely no rusher and like to strategize and take it slow.

IGN:
R/E 20 Deanna Frost

I play on the euro server, but I'm more than happy to use international districts if any of you american/korean players happen to be playing at the same hours.

Uzul

Uzul

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Arctic Tundra

Pints N Quarts [PsQs]

count me in for this.
i love to talk about tactics, skill combos, the gorgeous countryside, life in tyria, [...]
-experienced (wpe, beta [oh those sacred weekends], release), patient, brain-using, mature roleplayer (not needed to travel with me, but don't get scared when i start rpging-

.:igns:.

aya starshine, battle- or protector monk and keeper of dwayna's scroll, preserver of the path of the guardians...
travelling through all parts of tyria to bring enlightened decency.
(lvl20 mo/w - ember light camp)

yoko darkenfall, cursed ice-magician who lost the ability to summon fire on birth near the ice tooth cave.
(lvl20 ele/me - ember light camp)

taki yazukasa soe - nomad ranger who loves to ambush / trap / annoy the enemy.
(lvl16 r/mo - quarrel falls)

rena shadowblade
[ inactive w/mo - ascension trials, probably deleted soon so i can start a mesmer ]

online more than i should be but since university wont start before september it's possible to see me on between 10am and 4am gmt, differs from day to day. us/international districts

cedarde

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

W/R

Well, a lot of what was said here is music to my ears. GW is my first role playing expierience ever. I really have got hooked.
The time one wastes with some groups. Just left one group earlier tonight in Abaddons before mission start, as no one even answered my questions as regards leader and calling. And it is so neat to do a quest with an intelligent group, I get quite a glow on after such a mission.
I am just suspectiing that you lot are all in the states and I am in europe .
Am I right? Hope not. I believe one is limited to how many times we can use the US server.
Anyway, I am W/R and also have started an elemonk, he is a level 8.
My ign is Cedardon Melis and i keep moving around the map between quests.

Audhumla

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

Oregon

The Shattered Hand

N/R

N/R 20 - Audhumla Nighthawk- Beaten game, always up for UW/FoW. Liberal use of Blood Ritual . Usually willing to run through old missions again. (Except Thunderhead and Thirsty River. Once is enough, not looking forward to repeating on future chars.)

Mo/W 13 - Thurgood Thivinus- Currently at Riverside, but I ended up not even visiting Bloodstone and The Wilds.

E/Me 5 - Alice of Malice- Only barely post-searing, haven't started much work on her.

Always up for a good group. Have TS/Vent, more than willing to use.