Hi I have a dilemna once again and I need your guys' help.
I was in a party in valk (you know how those parties are) and I was only 20tnl. We tried to kill a pugil and me and the whm died. I was then 300 tnl.
After we both got raised, the whm informed the party that they would be leaving.
In /tell mode, I said to the whm:
"Hey I know you want to leave, and I think the party is going to disband soon, but I am 300 tnl and only need to kill a couple more monsters... Could you please stay for a bit longer?"
Answer:
"I don't want to risk anymore of my exp."
Then the whm disbanded.
Then the party leader announced they would be disbanding.
O M G W T F I HATE PEOPLE SOMETIMES!
>.< >.> <.<
So anyway I said.. "Um.. could we please try and kill a couple more clippers maybe? I am 300 tnl and I need level 18 before I go back to Jeuno."
No response.
T hen: OK guys I think it is time to disband.
Then the leader warped, EVEN AFTER we told him about several healers lfg that could replace the whm.
So um..... . . . .
I am just wondering if there is any sort of etiquette that goes along with matters such as this?
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Well, of course it happens. And there's nothing you can really do about it. Granted 300 exp would only be about 20 minutes of solo play at most, there's not much you can do it about it. Normally, I just don't say anything, and just avoid partying with them again.
Also, and maybe it's just me, but isn't level 18 a little too low for Qufim? Anyways, hope you get your level soon, take care.
Also, and maybe it's just me, but isn't level 18 a little too low for Qufim? Anyways, hope you get your level soon, take care.
I always go to qufim at 18. It's the old school way to do it. Everyone some time last year decided that 20 was the level to go...naw...perfectly fine to go at 18, harder yes, more of a challenge yes, that's why I like it, but perfectly doable.
Seems like Qufim used to be hit at 20. Then when more people started using Acc food even at low levels, it was the place to go at 19. I don't care how "old school" you are, being the Whiff-A-Thon Champion in Qufim at 18 doesn't help anyone. If your weapon skill isn't merited, stay in VD until 19 prz.
Anyhow, 300 XP is 3 EM mobs. Some jobs could easily chain them and be done in 5 minutes. Looks like you were a BRD and may have it a little tougher, so we'll say 10 minutes. Probably could have been 18 in less time than it took to come on here and post.
Anyhow, 300 XP is 3 EM mobs. Some jobs could easily chain them and be done in 5 minutes. Looks like you were a BRD and may have it a little tougher, so we'll say 10 minutes. Probably could have been 18 in less time than it took to come on here and post.
**I wasnt in qufim I was in valk XD**
and no I wasnt leveling my brd ^^;
I did get the extra exp, but it just urks me some times
and no I wasnt leveling my brd ^^;
I did get the extra exp, but it just urks me some times
haha you were in valkurm dunes...
There is your problem.
There is your problem.
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I'm not so sure I like how "etiquette" being used in this case.
If I have the time to spare, typically yeah I'll stay for that person who will level in the next few fights. But if I were due for an appointment or work or a home crisis (lord knows in this house), no matter how close that person is, even if it's me, I can't stay for it. Being late for work because of a video game won't fly with the boss, and I seriously doubt a mother would like to hear "Just one more fight I'm about to level" when she's bellowing for you.
Now in this example, dunes kinda nullifies everything. :p But perhaps something didn't click with the leader then. Not staying because you're afraid of losing more exp is kinda disappointing to hear but it's expected with some people. I guess I can understand the etiquette argument here. But maybe the WHM didn't trust your tank.
Edited, Tue Apr 4 07:07:52 2006 by seraphimhunter
If I have the time to spare, typically yeah I'll stay for that person who will level in the next few fights. But if I were due for an appointment or work or a home crisis (lord knows in this house), no matter how close that person is, even if it's me, I can't stay for it. Being late for work because of a video game won't fly with the boss, and I seriously doubt a mother would like to hear "Just one more fight I'm about to level" when she's bellowing for you.
Now in this example, dunes kinda nullifies everything. :p But perhaps something didn't click with the leader then. Not staying because you're afraid of losing more exp is kinda disappointing to hear but it's expected with some people. I guess I can understand the etiquette argument here. But maybe the WHM didn't trust your tank.
Edited, Tue Apr 4 07:07:52 2006 by seraphimhunter
Hmmm. In this case, I'd say the party was fine -- you just had some unrealistic expectations. Doesn't really matter where the party is, it's a nice thing if they hang out longer for some particular reason, but it's by no means rude or even discourteous for the party to breakup up when someone is close to a personal milestone.
XP being what it is, it really doesn't matter if you ding and immediately break party. Your new level is pretty much useless without capped skills and you'll XP again and again for a long time. Personally, I would rather disband @50 than ding then disband. Merits are a tad different, since you can only spend them in the mog-house, it makes sense to get that last little push if it's enough to let you spend the points. If you need 6 to spend and only have 0-4 atm, pushing to reach 1-5 is pretty meaningless.
It's still just a favor to ask of the group, though. If you take it to the boards or behind the scenes and ***** about it when they don't do you the favor (for whatever reason), then it's you who is the problem, not the group. It is rude to whine when someone doesn't want to do you a favor. The polite thing is to thank 'em for all the help they gave you XP'ing already and then move on to the next group.
XP being what it is, it really doesn't matter if you ding and immediately break party. Your new level is pretty much useless without capped skills and you'll XP again and again for a long time. Personally, I would rather disband @50 than ding then disband. Merits are a tad different, since you can only spend them in the mog-house, it makes sense to get that last little push if it's enough to let you spend the points. If you need 6 to spend and only have 0-4 atm, pushing to reach 1-5 is pretty meaningless.
It's still just a favor to ask of the group, though. If you take it to the boards or behind the scenes and ***** about it when they don't do you the favor (for whatever reason), then it's you who is the problem, not the group. It is rude to whine when someone doesn't want to do you a favor. The polite thing is to thank 'em for all the help they gave you XP'ing already and then move on to the next group.
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