Please dont turn this games community into something like WoW....

[Darkdrover]

Hi all!

Just wanted to toss this out here, someone else may have already done so, but here it is again. MMO's are played by a very DIVERSE group of people. All ages, all player types, all situations. I try to be as helpful or informative as I can be, as do others, and I always listen to anything constructive others say to me, and try to be a better player, but I have to say that some people out there are on the WoW elitist kick.

[Darkdrover]

Please keep in mind for every pro player, there are dozens of not so pro folks out there. Maybe people are learning, or attempting to learn how to perform roles in groups. Maybe its someone's first time tanking a dungeon, maybe a few people haven't yet made it past Castrum Meridium. Maybe some people want to enjoy the storyline and CS. Now, I FULLY understand, that a lot of folks are used to speed runs and blowing through content as fast as possible. This is fine if you are with a group of friends, or are running FC or LS content with members, but please, keep in mind, when you step into Duty Finder, you have NO CLUE what the status of the other 3, or other 7 people might be. For example, if someone is JUST starting out as a tank in Sastasha, it shouldn't matter that you are a lvl 50 fully kitted PLD tank on your 2nd character, it is NOT your place to run in and gather mobs, or set the pace for the dungeon.

[AmyNeudaiz]

Elitism is not exclusive to WoW. It exists in all games all culture and every aspect of life.
It is a human trait.

[Darkdrover]

Beginner tanks have a rough time of it as it is, why make it more difficult? And why is everyone against CC? Its useful, its nice, it makes big pulls super easy on the tank and heals, so why aren't we doing it? And if people ARE doing it, why the hell are you smacking it? In WoW people just stopped caring, it was go as fast as you can, wipe, wipe, get mad at tank or heals, ragequit. This is happening more and more on this game, and its depressing. These games are made to enjoy with others, not scream insults or lay blame or accusing someone of not knowing how to play their class.

[Darkdrover]

I agree wholly with you AmyNeudaiz, I know its wasted effort, but I wouldn't mind seeing other people actually have a good time instead of getting mad, angry, or ragequitting after two wipes. Wishful thinking I know....

[Darkdrover]

I just wanted to put out there that a little consideration for others goes a long way. Someone failtanking? offer tips or advice in a constructive way. Someone keep making the same mistake over and over, send them a tell, ask them if they need help or an explanation. The way some people act, it scares new folks into outing themselves as new to the content. This sets a bad precedence. Im just asking for others to just be aware that with Duty Finder, you just. never. know.

[Darkdrover]

Also, when an experienced player in the raid informs you to stay out of the middle (hydra) or run away or what have you, it would probably be in your best interest to listen. If you are constantly ignoring a raid leader that's done the run many times and clearly knows what he/she is doing, its going to be a bad time for everybody. just sayin.

[AunaYuuki]

You can meet some kind hearted "elitist" and other players. Since the MiP system I have been seeing a lot more people kiss each others butts for votes rather than being rotten. I haven't truly ran into someone off-their-rocker in a couple of months. This could be because I play mostly with my coil LS especially on EX primals. Regardless, I think your statement has been posted many of times in many different versions.

[Darkdrover]

And im not saying that this is everyone. There are a lot of cool, interesting, down to earth folks playing this game. Many of them will be more than happy to explain encounters or mechanics to you. But you need to speak up. Don't be afraid to say you are new, or you aren't sure where to go. If someone is being a jerk to you because you are new or inexperienced, then I feel for you, but the best thing in that situation is to leave. I stress again its only a handful of folks now, but this type of behavior is epidemic, and spreads FAST.

[Darkdrover]

Very true, not all elitists are jerks. Im just stating that the handful that are, that kind of thing spreads, I was hoping we would be at least an expansion or two away from it.