Quote Originally Posted by Alice_89th View Post
I hate to be the one saying "google it" but...
Lets assume a console player. They're new to the game at least and perhaps to MMOs, so something comes up they don't quite understand. Their options for figuring it out are:

A) Leave the game. Go to the next room. Power up the computer. Wait through its interminable boot sequence. Then they can try Googling something they may or may not have a good keyword for.

or

B) Ask in chat. Stay involved in the game. Perhaps spark a discussion. Maybe meet some friendly players on the server in the process.


Given that (A) leaves the game dead and silent, while (B) keeps some friendly (and potentially useful to other new players) conversations going, the player who chooses option (B) is doing far more to enhance everyone's game as well as their own.

Now, I'll admit that occasionally Google has its place. If you're looking for an in-depth player guide, there's some nice ones out there. But anyone resorting to Google just to ask a simple question that came up while they were playing is doing a disservice to the game as a whole. They had an opportunity to enhance the game and they squandered it.

So please, ask your questions in chat. (The /shout channel is generally good for this.) You'll make someone's day giving them the chance to help you out with something.