Life after 50- being an ass?

[Anova]

There is probably a reason a lvl50 is running haukke when it does not give him any tangible benefit to his endgame progression (there are no special crafting materials obtained from haukke). At end-game, you are essentially learning to master the primal HM fights to get your relic weapon and run the raid, coil of bahamut. You are also collecting tokens for darklight gear (which is almost mandatory for coil runs). Assuming he was in his full monk kit, he is most likely during the phase of grinding primal fights and CM dungeons or might be waiting to finish the story. Either way, that player is an exception and likely someone who has stopped end-game progression.

You are correct in assuming that monk is going out of their way to not make any progress on his character and troll people. I can't say for certain this behavior came from FFXIV specifically, although it is definitely stereotypical mmo end-game behavior. Most end-game players I've played with after wiping 3-4 times and realizing it is an untenable group, will simply call the dungeon over and requeue. They don't always say thanks or are happy about it, but they don't troll like that either.

[LordWyrme]

Last night I was running Brayflox (boot attempt #20+) with me as tank and my brother as drg. Now we are both significantly overleveled and well geared for the run. As an inside joke, he constantly tried to pull hate on minor bosses. As a counter-joke I deliberately let the coerl boss take him. Now, when the healer kept trying to keep him up, I had to apologize for not filling him in on the gag. Now, we were sailing through this run and everyone was in high spirits. With that in mind I figured a little light humor was appropriate. The healer (once told) laughed as well. There's an example of how detrimental behavior can be intentional but for a good reason. It was on a bonus boss and an easy one. In retrospect, I should have let the healer know before so he didn't panic lol, but frankly, I was hoping my brother would KO. I hope no one was there and thinks Im an ass.

I personally think this is awesome, but in would have let everyone else in on the gag too, my lil bro and I do much of the same kind of thing

[Slatervonjager]

No from what I have heard there is a few bad apples but mostly ok

And if square were to add the experience penalty for dying from FFXI to this game, those bad apples, as well as bad players, would go away.