Quote Originally Posted by Hyrist View Post
I have regretfully seen a reversal in such attitudes from the 'old school' instead of welcoming, they are instead very indignant...
Your assumption about how I receive people in the game is incorrect. I spend a lot of time helping new players through their content. I'm always welcoming and offer my assistance to random people in need, and I am almost never rude to any fellow gamer unless they are extremely rude towards me or my companions. The part that frustrates me, is that I've seen so many good people quit this game because of the elitist attitude that is dominating the landscape of the current community. If you say I am indignant towards the social climate in today's gaming community, perhaps I am, but I am this way not because I no longer 'feel special' for being part of a niche, I am indignant because the cooperative, inclusive atmosphere has been replaced with a colder, competitive attitude towards fellow gamer.