Where did LFG even come from? I've always wondered who was the first to invent game lingo for each game, and what was it about them that made everyone else so compelled to copy it?
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Anyway, LFG seems to get on alot of people's nerves, so I took my monk out for a stroll and with it being a slow day, I decided to liven up the local chat log with this: Will heal for booze and smokes!
Next thing, I had 7 requests for partying. Sadly, some of them thought I said Blood and Smoke, which seemed right in place since I was in Ventari's plucking out a few random quests I haven't yet done.
Needless to say, everything needs variety. So post your unique party assembling catch phrases.
Spice up your LFG methods.
Gaele
eventhorizen
Game lingo for each game? Looking For Group, Wants To Sell/Buy etc is hardly unique to Guild Wars.
Abbreviations are simply abbreviations, whats wrong with them? Why would you rather people type out the whole word rather than the abbreviation when you can understand both equally, and after all communication is only getting someone else to understand you and vice versa.
Abbreviations are simply abbreviations, whats wrong with them? Why would you rather people type out the whole word rather than the abbreviation when you can understand both equally, and after all communication is only getting someone else to understand you and vice versa.
DarrenJasper
I believe the LFG acronym originated in EQ1.
Gaele
You're not getting my gist. LFG could easily be translated into SP (seeking party), NG (need group), PRT (partying) <- this one is from some game server I do Admin work on.
I get that every game has abbreviations, but I was curious who styles them. Who was the first to say out loud LFG and people around him would from then on use that.
As for the getting on people's nerves part, it slightly bothers me how hard it is to find creative people in the game.
I get that every game has abbreviations, but I was curious who styles them. Who was the first to say out loud LFG and people around him would from then on use that.
As for the getting on people's nerves part, it slightly bothers me how hard it is to find creative people in the game.
DarrenJasper
As a primary monk I have never had to say "LFG" or any variants of it once in my career, and don't expect I'll ever have to
Caco-Cola
Hmm one time after a rather tedius session of not getting any groups in HoH I just started with random crap.
The first thing that came to me was "Anti-caster Mesmer with TS/Vent looking for hugs!"
Don't know why but I supplemented 'group' with 'hugs' and actually got an invite.
Go figure
The first thing that came to me was "Anti-caster Mesmer with TS/Vent looking for hugs!"
Don't know why but I supplemented 'group' with 'hugs' and actually got an invite.
Go figure
Temken
As a R/W, i find myself LFG more often than not, so I've become rather creative with my LFG messages. I started selling myself like a door to door cutlery salesman - "can slice, dice, fillet, kabob, skewer, cuts vegetables 50 different ways" - and now use all words that end with -ate, eviscerate, lacerate, immolate, etc etc. For some people, they find it rather humorous, others it causes their heads to implode from the stress on their vocabulary skills. Other messages I've tried - "Selling left nut for group" quickly followed by "and right nut", or simply "Experienced player seeks group", trying not to mention my class.
Ollj
Im creative, already did:
"LFG full of idiots, suiciders, leavers and insulting kids!"
"LFG to tickle that dragon" (or whatever subject)
"Looking for people that KNOW they are better than hencheman, just not BELIEVE"
"LFG to see you all die, dieee"
"I need at least 4 Monks and 3 Warriors in my group!!!"
"LFG full of idiots, suiciders, leavers and insulting kids!"
"LFG to tickle that dragon" (or whatever subject)
"Looking for people that KNOW they are better than hencheman, just not BELIEVE"
"LFG to see you all die, dieee"
"I need at least 4 Monks and 3 Warriors in my group!!!"
C-Tzar
Gaele, your avatar is the single most annoying thing I've ever seen. I don't meen annoying in a funny way. I mean annoying in an annoying way. And considering my own avatar, that should say something.
Caco-Cola
well his is of a weird psychadellic cat/frog/E.T. thing and yours is of...some...creepy bearded guy who laughs and shifts his eyes periodically.
I don't see the problem. But then again mine just cycles through spell icons...not that enthralling.
I don't see the problem. But then again mine just cycles through spell icons...not that enthralling.
Spiritech
LFG to hunt celebrities in the Maguuma.
Will trade rainbow dye for group members.
LFG! I know kung fu!
BACON!!! FREE BACON!!!
I too am I R/W. Actually, it's quite an awesome class to play in a group. Most people dont know it, but this class is awesome for defending your healers while supporting your warriors on the frontlines.
Just use apply poison and lob arrows in to make things hard for enemies fighting your warriors. Then, when the monks are getting heat, use healing spring, then get it front and use whirling defense. If things get really close, pull out your sword and lay on the warrior skills.
I dunno... maybe it's just my particular R/W build that is awesome for defending healers.
Will trade rainbow dye for group members.
LFG! I know kung fu!
BACON!!! FREE BACON!!!
I too am I R/W. Actually, it's quite an awesome class to play in a group. Most people dont know it, but this class is awesome for defending your healers while supporting your warriors on the frontlines.
Just use apply poison and lob arrows in to make things hard for enemies fighting your warriors. Then, when the monks are getting heat, use healing spring, then get it front and use whirling defense. If things get really close, pull out your sword and lay on the warrior skills.
I dunno... maybe it's just my particular R/W build that is awesome for defending healers.
Mistress Eyahl
I rememeber typing LFG ENDLESSLY in Everquest 2 when I was a Monk.
Seemed that people there had some sort of block against seeing it it was used so much.
I like some of the LFG's people have put up here. You can tell a lot from someone's "LFG" you really can. I mean, some typo it for christs sake. They obviously don't give two ***** about getting a group, whereas when people make a joke or say something witty, I know they're going to be a great laugh in the group. Unfortunately this doesn't help you if the group's run by a complete moron.
Seemed that people there had some sort of block against seeing it it was used so much.
I like some of the LFG's people have put up here. You can tell a lot from someone's "LFG" you really can. I mean, some typo it for christs sake. They obviously don't give two ***** about getting a group, whereas when people make a joke or say something witty, I know they're going to be a great laugh in the group. Unfortunately this doesn't help you if the group's run by a complete moron.
Gaele
I'm so sold for the bacon idea!!!
I actually implanted braincell destroying visual-based hormones to make you THINK that it's annoying, while it slowly causes seizures and ulcers deep within your subconscious leaving you dreaming about kittens with mini-guns.
Besides, it was either what I have or this:
I actually implanted braincell destroying visual-based hormones to make you THINK that it's annoying, while it slowly causes seizures and ulcers deep within your subconscious leaving you dreaming about kittens with mini-guns.
Besides, it was either what I have or this:
DrSLUGFly
looks rather erotic to me... Though it's not really funny, mine almost always look like this:
LFG: Kill Galrath!!!
or:
LFG: Galrath must DIE!!!
Sadly... I never actually need to look for a group for any other quest, I can usually pick on up just fine.
LFG: Kill Galrath!!!
or:
LFG: Galrath must DIE!!!
Sadly... I never actually need to look for a group for any other quest, I can usually pick on up just fine.
ManadartheHealer
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Originally Posted by DarrenJasper
As a primary monk I have never had to say "LFG" or any variants of it once in my career, and don't expect I'll ever have to
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Sekkira
lft to *insert rambling here with subtle hints of what I actually want to do*
Zodiac
I don't do anything creative for LFG shouts. Instead of just announcing my profession and level though (I seen some just say "LFG" and expect to get invites...), I try to be informative of my current character to make sure a good fit.
e.g. "Me/N20 LFG, domination/blood specced, helps you kill casters and keep Blood Ritual on your healers!" is one of my usual ones.
I figure being little bit more descriptive should get me some invites on people who can read
e.g. "Me/N20 LFG, domination/blood specced, helps you kill casters and keep Blood Ritual on your healers!" is one of my usual ones.
I figure being little bit more descriptive should get me some invites on people who can read
Caco-Cola
What we need is a little command called /group where a gump would come up and you could add your name (once) to the LFG list and then add a small description about what it is you do.
Like mine would read:
Caco Cola, level 20 Me/R
Then the person would be like 'holy crap I need a Mesmer! Maybe this guy is the answer to my prayers oh please god oh please please please'
They'd then double click my name and read:
"Hi, I'm a Mesmer. I enjoy long walks on the beach, pina coladas, and cuddling next to an open fire. I'm male, or at least last time I checked, and I live in Siberia with my kitten named Coodles.'
They'd be like 'HELL YES!' and click the 'invite' button on my profile and BMA there I go. I'm in a group, if I choose to accept it.
The message would then self-destruct in 10 seconds and we'd go and off to win the HoH for the glory of the Motherland.
That'd be peachy keen.
Like mine would read:
Caco Cola, level 20 Me/R
Then the person would be like 'holy crap I need a Mesmer! Maybe this guy is the answer to my prayers oh please god oh please please please'
They'd then double click my name and read:
"Hi, I'm a Mesmer. I enjoy long walks on the beach, pina coladas, and cuddling next to an open fire. I'm male, or at least last time I checked, and I live in Siberia with my kitten named Coodles.'
They'd be like 'HELL YES!' and click the 'invite' button on my profile and BMA there I go. I'm in a group, if I choose to accept it.
The message would then self-destruct in 10 seconds and we'd go and off to win the HoH for the glory of the Motherland.
That'd be peachy keen.
Elena
uh i havent been creative yet but the person above me made me laugh ^^
i'l try and get creative especially in lion's arch
i'l try and get creative especially in lion's arch
eA-Zaku
Looking For Girlfriend
Syklone
hehe when I take my monk for a spin I always do the;
lvl 20 Monk, cleric, doctor, nurse, healer, band aidist, phisio therapist LFG.
Gets some funny replies, espeicialy from those who want to play Dr's and nurses.
lvl 20 Monk, cleric, doctor, nurse, healer, band aidist, phisio therapist LFG.
Gets some funny replies, espeicialy from those who want to play Dr's and nurses.
eA-Zaku
I'd like to meet a good looking female nurse in real life...seems the only lookers are the male nurses. 
Reality sucks.
Reality sucks.
Caco-Cola
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But then again I'm a male, so my opinion may be biased.
Lysstastic
What they need is a LFG channel.. mind you, im guessing general chat would go in LFG, trade in general chat, and LFG in trade, so yeah.. maybe don't bother.
Anyway, I picked up LFG from WoW and started using it in GW.. not until recently i've seen a lot more people using LFG, so i'm guessing it was spread about by people who played other mmorpgs where the phrase was also utilized.
Anyway, I picked up LFG from WoW and started using it in GW.. not until recently i've seen a lot more people using LFG, so i'm guessing it was spread about by people who played other mmorpgs where the phrase was also utilized.
Aaaaagh
What I really hate is all the hosers standing around...
(Stupid Moron) lfg
(Stupid Moron) lfg...c'mon
(Stupid Moron) LFG
(Stupid Moron) LFG LFG LFG LFG LFG LFG LFG
Include your class(es) and what it is your looking for a group to do, maybe your level depending on where you are.
*pulls hair and screams*
(Stupid Moron) lfg
(Stupid Moron) lfg...c'mon
(Stupid Moron) LFG
(Stupid Moron) LFG LFG LFG LFG LFG LFG LFG
Include your class(es) and what it is your looking for a group to do, maybe your level depending on where you are.
*pulls hair and screams*
Haung Yu
The way some people "look for a group" reminds me a bit of chemistry... or some sort of computer language.
4 lvl 20 r/el w/mo el/mo & w/n-lfm pst w/ lvl & class
4 lvl 20 r/el w/mo el/mo & w/n-lfm pst w/ lvl & class
Caco-Cola
lol yah.
I'm a big fan of E/Mo combos. They make me laugh.
I'm a big fan of E/Mo combos. They make me laugh.
Stone
mines usually:
"Looking for good TeamPlayers for Mission/bonus/etcetc, no noob rushers/quitters thx"
needless to say im lucky to get 1 or 2 players & take henchies to replace the rest..
damn i need a good guild...
"Looking for good TeamPlayers for Mission/bonus/etcetc, no noob rushers/quitters thx"
needless to say im lucky to get 1 or 2 players & take henchies to replace the rest..
damn i need a good guild...
Wu Shao
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Originally Posted by Zodiac
e.g. "Me/N20 LFG, domination/blood specced, helps you kill casters and keep Blood Ritual on your healers!" is one of my usual ones.
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every necro I grouped with outside of claude never ever uses that spell on me.
Myodato
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lol yah.
I'm a big fan of E/Mo combos. They make me laugh. |
ZigZag Rollmeister
Guys if you are typing "LFG" please type your level and professions and any other pertinent info. As a group leader, it's a real pain in the arse to have to ask everyone these questions, especially when you group is more than half full and we're looking for a specific profession.
I'm at the point now where as soon as I see : "LFG, Mission + Bonus" ......and there's no character info....I just ignore. I mean, if you're not smart enough to understand the value people knowing in advance what your profession is before you get an invite, then honestly....what kind of team member are you going to be? The guy that blindly rushes in all the time andsimultaneously aggros every red dot in Tyria? The guy that runs ahead and talks to NPC's during missions so that you don't get the bonus?
When you're heading a group, you can clearly get a good indication of who might be useful and who might screw up a mission for ya just by the wording they use when looking for a group. And once you get to the shiverpeaks, you can't afford to be running missions with n00bs.
I'm at the point now where as soon as I see : "LFG, Mission + Bonus" ......and there's no character info....I just ignore. I mean, if you're not smart enough to understand the value people knowing in advance what your profession is before you get an invite, then honestly....what kind of team member are you going to be? The guy that blindly rushes in all the time andsimultaneously aggros every red dot in Tyria? The guy that runs ahead and talks to NPC's during missions so that you don't get the bonus?
When you're heading a group, you can clearly get a good indication of who might be useful and who might screw up a mission for ya just by the wording they use when looking for a group. And once you get to the shiverpeaks, you can't afford to be running missions with n00bs.
Gaele
Old saying of mine: If you can't be a team member - at least be a shield.
Ardus Shadowmane
I don't do PUGs much, but when I do, I try to be at least somewhat memorable.
Ex. "I'm a Lvl 15 R/W, and may look manly, but I bake a mean batch of cookies. Invite me and see!"
Or "15 R/W and if you invite me, you can stop worrying about what your wife is doing right now."
Ex. "I'm a Lvl 15 R/W, and may look manly, but I bake a mean batch of cookies. Invite me and see!"
Or "15 R/W and if you invite me, you can stop worrying about what your wife is doing right now."
Lek Stacy
I've have yet to type LFG. I always walk in and say, "Hey all, starting group for mission and bonus, who wants in?" And I usually grab the first people who want to go. It has made for some strange missions (especially in the international districts - love teaming up with Koreans), but I've never had to start one over yet.
On a side note Mmmmm cookies, Ardus you can be in my PUG anytime.
On a side note Mmmmm cookies, Ardus you can be in my PUG anytime.
Ardus Shadowmane
See? What'd I say, works everytime!
Lek Stacy--you got it. Anyone who can type Mmmmm cookies with that kind of flair has got to be someone worth PUG'ing with!
Lek Stacy--you got it. Anyone who can type Mmmmm cookies with that kind of flair has got to be someone worth PUG'ing with!
nechronius
These are examples of the typical recruiting cries I use.
"Bold party looking for intrepid vict... er.. volunteers to trek to <insert mission>!"
"We need 3 more brave yet whimsical adventurers to slay <insert victim here>!"
"Who here has the stones to venture forth and eliminate <insert target here>!"
"Is there none among you with the intestinal fortitude to accompany this group to <insert location here>??"
"Looking for tough hombres! IQ not required! Teeth optional! Inquire within!"
"Join this group with more brawn than brains in search of <insert goal here>!"
"Seeking the bold and daring to start the mission! We provide excellent health benefits!"
"<insert enemy name> laughs at us while we sit here idle! Who will go forth with us to wipe that smirk off his face!"
There's others, but these are representational.
"Bold party looking for intrepid vict... er.. volunteers to trek to <insert mission>!"
"We need 3 more brave yet whimsical adventurers to slay <insert victim here>!"
"Who here has the stones to venture forth and eliminate <insert target here>!"
"Is there none among you with the intestinal fortitude to accompany this group to <insert location here>??"
"Looking for tough hombres! IQ not required! Teeth optional! Inquire within!"
"Join this group with more brawn than brains in search of <insert goal here>!"
"Seeking the bold and daring to start the mission! We provide excellent health benefits!"
"<insert enemy name> laughs at us while we sit here idle! Who will go forth with us to wipe that smirk off his face!"
There's others, but these are representational.
Shadowsting
Experienced Aeromancer LFG: I HAVE DRUGS!
And when/if I get invited, I give the leader a pile of Glittering Dust.
And when/if I get invited, I give the leader a pile of Glittering Dust.
balmung
i usually just get too frustrated with my group leader who likes to invite all of the same class and no monks to even try to post many LFG's. i have just found better luck inviting all those people who make up cute invite messages.
i have once seen, LFG of elite asians (maybe he/she dosn't speak english?)
i have once seen, LFG of elite asians (maybe he/she dosn't speak english?)
mechaman
The only reason I use LFG is because everyone else does, otherwise I'd use LFS (looking for squad) or LFP (looking for party). before I got to this game I'd associate LFG with "looking for guild"
Zorax
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Gaele, your avatar is the single most annoying thing I've ever seen. I don't meen annoying in a funny way. I mean annoying in an annoying way. And considering my own avatar, that should say something.
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Just set your browser to disable animations, have all animations loop only once, block that particular image, or remove that particular picture from showing when you don't want to.
That is... if you're not using a crappy web browser that can't do that.
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I would rather invite someone that asks in a proper way than all the "LFG" people. I mean, if you're too lazy to write whole words, and instead spams the same LFG-line endlessly, I would raher invite someone else to be honest. I generally dislike abbreviations that can mean many things. And L.F.G. can mean alot, even withing the game.
But I guess that's just me. I just dislike overuse of abbreviations and shorthand or AOL speak. I cringe when people fill their posts on discussion boards with "lol" in every sentence and stuff. I mean, you got enough time to write properly on a forum as opposed to a hectic chat room... but now I'm rambling