Suggestion Game Mannerisms

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  1. clan4hand

    clan4hand Forum Greenhorn

    I realize that I will probably be alone in this thought progression, however, I am going to throw this out there, just the same. I am an older gamer, probably in a small category especially in this community, but where have the gamer's manners gone?

    Group/Guild Invites:
    When you are looking to get someone to join your group, it would behoove you to send a message to said player, explain what you are trying to accomplish and then ask them if they would like to join your group. This doesn't have to be a novel, a brief couple of lines will suffice. Running XYZ, have 3/5 want to join? This request I most likely would join if I could. If nothing else to help out while meeting others. I finally had to disable my Group Invite because of the random requests. Some people were at least bright enough not to send a second request, but multiple players have sent 3+ additional requests after I declined. Really?

    This is especially more important for joining your guild. Why would you just randomly invite a person you have never had the experience of running with so you can say you have "X" number of members? The throw it against the wall and see if it sticks method just frustrates your good guildies. Run with people to view their game tactics and see if they are a good fit for the team. Can they hold their own in a group? Are they supportive or self-serving? Do they run for the loot or fight to protect the entire group to the bitter end, sharing in the spoils after the battle has ended? Even if they are not as skilled as you, they may have some raw talent and gaming traits that would compliment your team.

    Rudeness/Speech:
    When you are speaking to someone please realize that there is an actual human being on the other end, not AI. No. I'm sorry to inform you that Chappie is not real. (The Easter Bunny and Santa-totally real though!) Have a little compassion and reverence when communicating with others. Respect your fellow players. If you are in a group use GROUP chat, please.

    Then there is one of my favs, the self promoting narcissist. If you are speaking to an individual, please use WHISPER. Why would you have a conversation over the public chat and let everyone see what you supposedly are directing to one person? Are you craving attention? Maybe it is something more, deep seeded perhaps? Have a seat on the couch and let's discuss it...oh that will be $100/hr for my time by the way, but please, begin when you are ready.

    Golden Rule---Treat and Speak to others like you want to be treated/spoken to! If you want to "talk" to people all day about your "BFF" or something equally as important to you, find a chat room. I'm trying to enjoy the game and blow off some steam, so shoo fly...shoo!

    This has been a public service announcement. All Trolls will be subsequently burned at the stake with Fairy Fire. (That's gonna leave a mark for sure!)
     
  2. trakilaki

    trakilaki Living Forum Legend

    I don't accept invitations from anyone who doesn't ask me at first place. Even from friends and guild members ... but they already know the procedure. :D
    If someone ask he gets polite "No" as an answer with probability of 99%. 1% is exception ... meaning he/she really need a help ... otherwise I don't help twinks and annoying people.
     
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  3. silverseas

    silverseas Count Count

    I'm far from old, and I happen to agree with what you've posted. :p

    By and large, I keep my invites closed now, and open them only when I've received a whispered request or someone posted in guild chat for a party and I asked to join. I am probably just too picky about who I run with--people who keep luring or don't listen to instructions irritate me, so I generally ignore their requests.
     
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  4. BigPapa

    BigPapa Forum Overlooker

    Can I get an Amen? Nice post and us old farts aren't as rare as you may think. Although folks on the other side of the teeter totter are of course in no short supply.

    The language barrier is, on occasion, why peeps will be short winded in chat or send no warning at all. Others just expect to be helped every time they need something so they spam invites till someone accepts. I don't even bother to look at invites let alone decline them unless I have been given a whisper. Changing maps is a nice group invite wipe;) For those peeps that are truly bothersome or pests, I will on occasionally accept their invite and then continue doing whatever I'm doing, not respond to chat or going to the map they are interested in. I know it's somewhat mean, but they soon learn to show some courtesy. Usually after they have to boot me though.:D
     
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  5. Mindship

    Mindship Forum Inhabitant

    Thank you! Exactly. Why would I accept an invitation to a group if I have no idea what that player's plans are? Tell me before you invite; if we're on the same page, cool. Let's rock. If not, no harm done. You can move on to ask someone else.

    As for rudeness of speech: I'm happy to say I haven't had that problem.
     
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  6. trakilaki

    trakilaki Living Forum Legend

    I will disagree with you. Age doesn't matter ... what matters is if people feel young at heart. I know many people at age of 20-30 which are acting and speaking like they are 89 ... I am avoiding those people because they are boring and depressing. :D

    I do agree with you that sometimes language barrier is the reason.
    But most of the time it is the case of spoiled little brats. Mummy and daddy didn't teach them manners.
     
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  7. fourtwenty68

    fourtwenty68 Board Analyst

    heres what i do. usually im waiting for 5v5 6v6 or map2....
    group invites keep popping up -ignore,unless u need a group then keep your search player window open to see if same level player,then pm them asking what map=map2?. =sure.
    pm's asking you to join? mostly i say-english? ok or sry no thx.
    as far as chat goes,its never all game talk,you should see us in guild chat lol.
    and if you need a group,local chat-map2 +3 45's.
    humans will always be humans,we all are taught to tame are animal instinct,but nature is a beast you will never tame.;)
    now go Hulk Smash.
     
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  8. thedarkestlight

    thedarkestlight Advanced

    I agree with you guys that spamming invites is bad,and i personally ask someone if he can help.
    But many times when you whisper somebody for help or asking something they don't even bother to reply and that's bad.
     
  9. Novadude

    Novadude Commander of the Forum

    I use local chat, guild chat, or whispers when doing invites.
     
  10. Bearer-of-Death

    Bearer-of-Death Exceptional Talent

    Well it also depends where you are...city or wilderness!!! I get many whispers while i am killing mobs in wilderness, like in "Thunder Crest" and my toon isn't strong enough to withstand several blows from them, so sometimes it takes me a few mins to reply...but, by the time i answer back, they don't reply back(go figure!!!)...looks like they didn't needed my help after all:p!!!

    Also, they might not even understand english!!! But when that happens to me, I reply this "???? - english!!!"
    Or they're simply rude!!!:p You know...people with high standards!!!
     
  11. Shadoodragon9896

    Shadoodragon9896 Forum Greenhorn

    The random guild invites have confused me since I began this game. Why would you want me to join if you haven't even spoke to me? Isn't that the sole purpose of guilds in this game, to have people to chat with and hopefully run things with? Yet, I have only received guild invites from random people I have not interacted with at all. Seems extraordinarily odd to me. I'd rather stick to the occasional grouping up with non-English speakers to complete a task than join a guild without gaming manners.
     
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  12. yeomanry

    yeomanry Advanced

    PVP Mannerism

    1. Insult a defeated player with a high fame status using emotes such as Laughing Fit or Bow
    2. Blame the latency for your misfortunes so to appear less 'nooby'
    3. Spam lightning chain in all directions in strategic locations (CTFs)
    4. Cast Thorns on unweary DKs and SMs on your flag positions
    5. Chase Dwarves, they are useless without their Iron Dwarf in CTFs
    6. Mount Banner of War in Spawn zones
    7. Blame group mates for your insolence

    8. Learn to RESPECT Mods in the forums. *wink*

    [edited by Mal3ficent]
     
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  13. Guarddd

    Guarddd Forum Greenhorn

    I agree although I believe bowing could be a courtesy to a formidable foe.
     
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  14. Plunderpigge

    Plunderpigge Someday Author

    Do we all have to bow to the same mindset or can we revolt?

    (The response from 1 of my personalities) If you do not wish to be invited into a group and you refuse to use the option to not accept invite requests, I ask you this. Why are you being upset about the fact that someone is trying to invite you? ... If you wish to be anti-social by all means do so but don't blame those of us that are friendly enough to send the invite while you are agreeing to accept them.

    (The response from the other 9 of my personalities. To be read in the voice and mannerism of Louis Niles Black)
    Ten to one, the person that is inviting you, has gone into the player search tab and seen that you weren't in a group and that you were in the range of his or her toon. Well the reason most of us are in an area such as an atrium is to find a group and play the game. Is it not? But excuse us by all means, we had no clue as to the extent of the grouchiness on the receiving end of the invite. We know that the game is not difficult to play in a solo mode for you but we all cant keep up with your Godliness. For some of us there aren't enough English speaking individuals to form an organized group, you know, people you can converse with to do simple things like, formulating strategies, but once again needing to converse through such a primitive form such as text does nothing more than prove we the game playing populous cant keep up with your Godliness because we simpletons cant read minds like you can. No we didn't have enough to worry about before, so, we so greatly appreciate you adding the fact that now, we have to worry about offending gramp's every time we send an invite. Now please, oh great keeper of others, can you please go find some other insignificant thing to rant about.
     
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  15. trakilaki

    trakilaki Living Forum Legend

    I guess you are roaming around the streets and inviting anyone into your home ... even without introducing yourself first ... right? :D
     
  16. Plunderpigge

    Plunderpigge Someday Author

    lol... I love it when a plan comes together ... Louis Black is a hilarious comedian ... check him out ... There was not a single malicious thing meant. Check out one of Louis Black's skits.
     
  17. trakilaki

    trakilaki Living Forum Legend

    LOL ... never said you are malicious ... Sorry if I sounded too serious with my comment. It was only a joke.:p
    Cheers!
     
  18. BigPapa

    BigPapa Forum Overlooker

    Think of it this way, you are walking home and a car drives up and through a slightly cracked passenger window a voice says "get in the car." You think to yourself "self, I wonder where this car is going, is it just offering me an easier method of getting home, or will I be the victim of other malicious intent. I don't think my wrists will handle duct tape very well. Not again. Or, possibly; he wants me to drive so he can take a nap in the back of the car. I wonder where he is going? I sure wish he would have just pulled up and offered me a ride home." "Hey! is this the same car that keeps honking at me outside my house, that guy is annoying, but i don't recognize the car for sure." Should I even answer his question, he will just think i'm rude, or continually pester me and ask why I won't get in." Man I wish I had gone through the alley, then maybe he wouldn't have seen me. If only he would just tell me where he is going and ask if I want to go there to."
     
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