Quote Originally Posted by tumz View Post
I guess I'm just slow with my WHM and need to get better at reading chat log. I'm just surprised that the JPs don't get mad that you don't speak JP when there shout was in JP.
You have the right idea, so don't listen to the crazy people. There are many things that cannot be overcome in terms of the language barrier and they put you at a major disadvantage, not least because any mistake can be blamed on "the stupid NA player." As an example, my party in Ra'ka Skirmish once ran into the chapuli NM because someone used a non-tier 1 body or head, and you can bet we needed to communicate LOTS. Also, how do you communicate "let's wait for respawns" in auto-translate? You can try, but the JP will be scratching their heads at the mess you typed. Furthermore, it is not always possible to keep an eye on everything as a WHM, especially if you don't enjoy it or don't play it often. Having to play jobs you hate just to get stuff done is bad enough, so don't turn it into more of a chore by forcing yourself to learn a new language/script that only 2% of the world speaks.

As is the case with all stereotypes, the one that JPs don't play with NAs is somewhat rooted in truth. You have to keep in mind that people like Afania have said crazy things in other threads like "this MMO is my life/life simulator." Don't take advice from these people if you want to stay sane.