Curse

Zerlina Ville · Mar 21, 2010, 11:21 PM // 23:21

I bought the game yesterday (PvP Kit) looking for some nice PvP.
What I encountered was that in pretty much all my fights I entered there was some jackass calling me a noob, shouting out wtf?! idiot, retard etc...

Yes I am a noob, I bougth the freekin' game yesterday, what does he expect. Its not like he lost alot of his life to the fight which lasted for 1 min. Seriously, that kind of attitude is really putting me off from this game, its not nice playing a game trying to have a good time while half the people you meet call you a RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GOing retard.

I have never in my whole life as a gamer met a more unfriendly and immature community, it shocks me. I guess its the fact that the game is free, so all the leet kids are playing it, I dont know, but I dont like it.

Frostar the Magus · Mar 21, 2010, 11:23 PM // 23:23

Thats only very few and its actually the majority of the pvp community. Learn to ignore it and you'll enjoy the game as you kick their faces in, teaching them a thing or two about who the noob is.

Zerlina Ville · Mar 21, 2010, 11:30 PM // 23:30

I tend to respond with the same attitude, and laugh at them. But it still is quite annoying. I cant beat their ass yet because obviously Im still a noob. But Im getting better, gonna read up on some assassin tacts, builds and stuff later aswell.

russiansteven · Mar 21, 2010, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Ignore them.
They're probably not as good as you anyways

Dzjudz · Mar 21, 2010, 11:38 PM // 23:38

Well the game is five years old so most people know all the ins and outs of skills and builds. If somebody goes into PvP on the first day they get the game they won't be any good at all obviously. If that new guy goes into a random team format, other team members probably won't appreciate somebody who doesn't understand anything about the game. Random Arena, for instance, is 4 vs 4. So if somebody on your team doesn't have any skills or equipment and doesn't know how to play, it's 3 vs 4 and you will lose (most of the time anyway). There go their points.

You'll get better as you play more, but expect more of the same behaviour until you have a satisfactory skill level.

Deviant Angel · Mar 21, 2010, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Welcome to Guild Wars!

Chocobo1 · Mar 21, 2010, 11:41 PM // 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zerlina Ville

I tend to respond with the same attitude, and laugh at them. But it still is quite annoying. I cant beat their ass yet because obviously Im still a noob. But Im getting better, gonna read up on some assassin tacts, builds and stuff later aswell.

Turn off local chat and put your status on Do not Disturb.

Go to http://pvx.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

Read up on some builds, what equipt is required to run it etc

Enjoy winning

Desert Rose · Mar 21, 2010, 11:43 PM // 23:43

There's no way to difference between a new player and a player that is simply bad.

If you just started PvP you'll encounter the bottom end of PvP community; most players there are not new players but players that have been left behind either because of lacking skills or lacking social behavior. Add friendly and helpful players to your friendlist, join a PvP guild, and soon you'll meet far less immature, offending players.

Zerlina Ville · Mar 21, 2010, 11:59 PM // 23:59

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Originally Posted by Dzjudz

Well the game is five years old so most people know all the ins and outs of skills and builds. If somebody goes into PvP on the first day they get the game they won't be any good at all obviously. If that new guy goes into a random team format, other team members probably won't appreciate somebody who doesn't understand anything about the game. Random Arena, for instance, is 4 vs 4. So if somebody on your team doesn't have any skills or equipment and doesn't know how to play, it's 3 vs 4 and you will lose (most of the time anyway). There go their points.

You'll get better as you play more, but expect more of the same behaviour until you have a satisfactory skill level.

Well there is no other way to get better now is there? I mean I cant go to the Codex Arena or those places because no one will let a noob join them. I bought the PvP kit, I obviously cant go and practice in PvE, so theres only 1 way to go. So I stick to Jade Quarry and Random Arenas. I dont have the skills, but I do think I have the equipment, I did buy the PvP kit, so I got alot of nice stuff for free, bought some runes and stuff and crafted me some new gear.

What do you mean by there goes their points? Can we loose points from RA matches? what kind of points? Like ranking or something?

Fay Vert · Mar 22, 2010, 12:12 AM // 00:12

The vast magority of the GW player base are PvE, would like to get into PvP but sadly they experience the same problem as OP does when they try.

It's the biggest problem ANet never addressed.

What the game really needs is personal player ratings (like guild ratings) and an arena built around it ao that you only play people at your level, then everyone will be happy.

Chocobo1 · Mar 22, 2010, 12:25 AM // 00:25

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Originally Posted by Fay Vert

The vast magority of the GW player base are PvE, would like to get into PvP but sadly they experience the same problem as OP does when they try.

It's the biggest problem ANet never addressed.

What the game really needs is personal player ratings (like guild ratings) and an arena built around it ao that you only play people at your level, then everyone will be happy.

Ya gotta admit this game would be better if we had a ranking system that paired you against people with your aprox skill level. Too late for it now though, but imagine when you were trying to grind your bambi that you didn't fight r10+ guilds in fetid and get kicked out right away.

Mireles · Mar 22, 2010, 12:29 AM // 00:29

lol, yea i was in codex the other day... got called a noob at the beginning.... won and then got told I have no life....very hypocritical situation... many people in PvP use it as a self esteem booster... why I try to play late hours when all the kiddies are in bed.... I hope in guild wars 2... when you enter pvp... you should not be able to use local and trade... there is no use for them except to harass the other team.

RhanoctJocosa · Mar 22, 2010, 12:38 AM // 00:38

stop sucking and people won't be mean to you

The Drunkard · Mar 22, 2010, 12:47 AM // 00:47

Unless you get into a good-natured guild, most of the people in the lower pvp/pve areas are like that. If you are truly bothered by the insults I wouldn't reccomend playing this game, otherwise grow some skin and ignore them. The key to enjoying mmo's is learning to ignore people you don't like, since they can be replaced on your team by someone else.

As another poster said, Welcome to Guild Wars!

Kumu Honua · Mar 22, 2010, 12:48 AM // 00:48

PvP breeds that sort of person. You will find them in EVERY form of PvP.

Starcraft, COD, GW, there is no difference.

If you want to play in PvP you must be able to ignore the arrogant jacktards that infest the genre.

You could always report each and every one of them that utilize foul language and sit back and laugh as they are suspended for a duration. It's far more satisfying.

RhanoctJocosa · Mar 22, 2010, 12:49 AM // 00:49

cod is the worst

Winry Sagara · Mar 22, 2010, 12:50 AM // 00:50

Many people forgot that they were n00bs when they started the game.

Skyy High · Mar 22, 2010, 12:53 AM // 00:53

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Originally Posted by Zerlina Ville

I have never in my whole life as a gamer met a more unfriendly and immature community, it shocks me. I guess its the fact that the game is free, so all the leet kids are playing it, I dont know, but I dont like it.

Welcome to online gaming. Seriously, go play any FPS, on a console or PC, and come back and tell me that it's any different. People are jerks, what else is new.

Still Number One · Mar 22, 2010, 12:54 AM // 00:54

The game is just about 5 years old now and, like what has already been said, it is pretty much impossible for players to tell the difference between someone who is brand new to the game, and someone who is just plain bad. But quite frankly, neither one are fun to play with. People are generally more understanding if they know you're new to the game, and some will even try to point you in the right direction. Other people just don't care and will only see you as an obstacle preventing them from winning.

When you are doing PvP, you have to realize a lot of the joy comes from winning. It can get very frustrating losing over and over again, and even more frustrating playing random arena and getting bad teams over and over again so that nothing you do can help you win.

My advice is to just read up on guides anywhere you can find them, both guru and teamquitter.com have their fair share of guides and contrary to popular belief, the guys over there sometimes do give helpful tips to newer players trying to break into PvP. Like other people said, ignore the negative comments. They are going to come, even when you get better. Even good players get called out sometimes even if they did everything right. Some people are just really stupid and think anything they wouldn't do (whether they are correct or not) is the wrong way to play.

If you are feeling lucky, you could even try asking a player who you think did really well for some pointers and explain your situation to him/her. You'd be surprised how many people will stop to chat with anyone who presents themselves in a respectable manner. Don't be discouraged because of the rotten apples out there. Learn the game at your own pace and just have fun while doing it. With the right attitude, and proper social skills, you can go far in this game. Just have to keep your head on straight and learn from everything, good and bad.

Good luck and I hope your experience gets better!

Targren · Mar 22, 2010, 12:58 AM // 00:58

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Originally Posted by Deviant Angel

Welcome to The Internet!

Fixed that for you.