Curse

Talesin Darkbriar · Jun 21, 2005, 04:23 PM // 16:23

Welcome class!
This is a pop quiz, please answer honestly and check your results below:

Formation:
1.) You are creating a mission group and searching for members. Which method typically yields the best results?
a.) Spam in caps: "GROUP NEEDS (insert class) - NO NOOBS!"
b.) Promise sexual favors and dance suggestively.
c.) State "Mission group seeks more, everyone welcome!"
d.) "Ninja-invite" whoever is highest level or wearing the coolest armor.

2.) You are creating a mission group and begin receiving responses from interested players. Who should you NOT take?
a.) The Monk that whispers, "How much will you pay me?"
b.) The Warrior that whispers "Are there good drops?"
c.) Any Ranger.
d.) The guy that keeps running circles about you and dancing suggestively.

3.) You are creating a mission group and receive tells saying "invite me!" Who should you avoid? (with credit to Poppinjay)
a.) Level 18 Mo/E named "Lick my taint"
b.) Level 20 W/M named, Super Leet
c.) Level 14 W/e named, "Mara Windsword"
d.) An individual with a very large skull on his cape and "death" in his guildname.

Execution:
4.) Your group is formed, looks promising, and you have just entered the mission. Which of the following is NOT a foreshadowing of doom to come?
a.) The monk that announces "Ack! I didn't set my spells!"
b.) The warrior that disappears - only to be seen on radar rapidly charging the huge mass of red dots...
c.) Any character that states, "Well I'm not doing the bonus, it's gay."
d.) Any character that doesn't make it into the zone - has gone linkdead or quit.

5.) The first battle is joined, which of the following immediately precedes a party wipeout?
a.) Players who start yelling YOU F*'n NOOBS!
b.) Penises scribbled in the radar screen.
c.) Anyone screaming HEAL ME, yet not engaged in battle.
d.) Characters who begin casting shields as the fight begins.

6.) The battle is going badly...A party wipeout looks imminent. Do you:
a.) Scream "YOU F*'n NOOBS!" And punch out.
b.) Draw more penises on the radar than you were before.
c.) Run away - and you're not a monk.
d.) Stay until the bitter end - it's not over until its over.

Aftermath:
7.) Curses! Your group wiped out over halfway through the mission. Do you:
a.) Scream "YOU F*'n NOOBS!" and quit.
b.) Complain about how lame everyone else is.
c.) Discuss what happened, and does everyone want to try again?
d.) Begin lecturing the group on why they are all failures.

8.) You are a pinky-toe distance from finishing a particularly difficult mission, when suddenly one of the players states, "Pay me 15k platinum right now or I'll wipe the party." Do you:
a.) Send a 65k ping to his IP address and trash his connection?
b.) Begin collecting dues from the other party members.
c.) Negotiate a lower price.
d.) Press your "screenshot" key and go to http://support.guildwars.com to file a report for blackmail/extortion.

9.) You've had a great group ~ mission completed, people worked together incredibly well, and it was a joy to be part of the team. Do you:
a.) Quit the team without a goodbye or notice.
b.) Say "see yas all, great team!" and quit.
c.) ask if you can put their names on your friends list.
d.) say, "Congrats...YOU F*'N NOOBS!" then quit the team.
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Answers: (No peeking beforehand!)
1.) C: In a world of abbreviations and 733T speak, a simple polite message will get results where nothing else will. Be persistent and patient.
2.) A,B & D. Players are quite literally a dime a dozen, so be patient and get quality people. You do NOT need a healer for every mission if everyone takes at least one healing skill/spell. Don't be afraid to try new group combos.
3.) C: The character with the fantasy-based name. A player's character name tells you a lot up front about the kind of player they are. If you pick an idiot name character, don't be upset when they play...like an idiot.
4.) D: GuildWars is at times laggy and people have been known to be disconnected upon zoning. It's no big deal - try the mission with one less person! You may do just fine. If more than 2 are gone however, I recommend going back and replacing them.
5.) A & B: Characters not engaged in battle may be subject to Damage over time (DoT) spells, or otherwise. Shields don't last long, so casting jsut as battle begins is most efficient. The other responses basically mean the player is not paying attention or has already given up.
6.) D: Very, very often a battle that looks hopeless will turn in your favor - if you don't flee or give up. Many spells and skills have a delay before they take effect. Just because there isn't a loud BOOM and everything falls over dead doesn't mean it won't happen in the next 10 seconds. Stay and fight!
7.) C: Later on inthe game, the creatures change up their tactics and resistances. What worked for the first 15 levels may no longer work. Be flexible; observe, take notes and discover what works and what doesn't. It may take several times through a mission to fine tune it. What's your hurry anyway?
8.) D: Take a screenshot, and make sure you capture every sentence of his extortion demand. Even ask him again what exactly he means.
Send this to ANet and this player will be banned.
As for the group - refuse. Never give in to this. Aye, you may have to do the mission over, but it will still be there won't it? In-game blackmail/extortion needs to be stopped NOW. And YOU have to be the one to help do it.
9.) C! Don't just walk away! Good players are like hen's teeth in Tyria. If you come across some, work on that relationship - put them on your friends list and begin hanging out with them. Thats how the awesome guilds get started.
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Parting thoughts:
Ok, so maybe you answered some of the questions wrong, or perhaps a few of the questions made you grin and think, "I do that!"
It's never too late to change your ways and become a better and more professional player - if you want to.
You will find the joy you add to the game more than compensates for those undesirables who are only there to destroy it.

May your skills prevail,

Talesin

Adraeus · Jun 21, 2005, 04:39 PM // 16:39

01. "[LFG] Mission + Bonus (L15 Fire E/Mo) -- Invite me!"
02. Ignore A, B, and C. Invite D as he's probably me.
03. Ignore A, B, and D. Invite C as she's a roleplayer.
04. The monk who didn't set his spells still has spells. Plus, as a E/Mo, who cares if there's a Monk primary in the party?
05. A, B, and C are related.
06. D. I'm not a coward, plus the death penalty is irrelevant.
07. C, and if that doesn't help, then D, then B, then A.
08. D, then B, then A if you want to be rich and evil.
09. B, and C.

DarrenJasper · Jun 21, 2005, 06:46 PM // 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talesin Darkbriar

a.) The Monk that whispers, "How much will you pay me?"

Hahaha, that's me.

Talesin Darkbriar · Jun 21, 2005, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Adraeus gets extra credit!

dansamy · Jun 21, 2005, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Formation:
1.) You are creating a mission group and searching for members. Which method typically yields the best results?
a.) Spam in caps: "GROUP NEEDS (insert class) - NO NOOBS!"
b.) Promise sexual favors and dance suggestively. I often dance in town while waiting for invites just because I like dancing.
c.) State "Mission group seeks more, everyone welcome!"
d.) "Ninja-invite" whoever is highest level or wearing the coolest armor.

2.) You are creating a mission group and begin receiving responses from interested players. Who should you NOT take?
a.) The Monk that whispers, "How much will you pay me?" Avoid extortionists!
b.) The Warrior that whispers "Are there good drops?"
c.) Any Ranger.
d.) The guy that keeps running circles about you and dancing suggestively.

3.) You are creating a mission group and receive tells saying "invite me!" Who should you avoid? (with credit to Poppinjay)
a.) Level 18 Mo/E named "Lick my taint"
b.) Level 20 W/M named, Super Leet Not going anywhere with these guys!
c.) Level 14 W/e named, "Mara Windsword" I don't understand why your answer key says you would avoid the fellow with the fantasy-based name. He's probably the most "into" his character and understands its' role in a party.
d.) An individual with a very large skull on his cape and "death" in his guildname.

Execution:
4.) Your group is formed, looks promising, and you have just entered the mission. Which of the following is NOT a foreshadowing of doom to come?
a.) The monk that announces "Ack! I didn't set my spells!"
b.) The warrior that disappears - only to be seen on radar rapidly charging the huge mass of red dots...
c.) Any character that states, "Well I'm not doing the bonus, it's gay."
d.) Any character that doesn't make it into the zone - has gone linkdead or quit. One short does not equal failure

5.) The first battle is joined, which of the following immediately precedes a party wipeout?
a.) Players who start yelling YOU F*'n NOOBS!
b.) Penises scribbled in the radar screen. These guys are goofing off and not fighting.
c.) Anyone screaming HEAL ME, yet not engaged in battle.
d.) Characters who begin casting shields as the fight begins.

6.) The battle is going badly...A party wipeout looks imminent. Do you:
a.) Scream "YOU F*'n NOOBS!" And punch out.
b.) Draw more penises on the radar than you were before.
c.) Run away - and you're not a monk. No, but I'm an elementalist. My damage works quite well from a distance, and I don't fare well against melee. I usually run towards the warriors to get aggro off of me and circle around to start casting again.
d.) Stay until the bitter end - it's not over until its over.

Aftermath:
7.) Curses! Your group wiped out over halfway through the mission. Do you:
a.) Scream "YOU F*'n NOOBS!" and quit.
b.) Complain about how lame everyone else is.
c.) Discuss what happened, and does everyone want to try again? This is what I prefer. Most of the time, half the party chooses 'a' and leaves.
d.) Begin lecturing the group on why they are all failures.

8.) You are a pinky-toe distance from finishing a particularly difficult mission, when suddenly one of the players states, "Pay me 15k platinum right now or I'll wipe the party." Do you:
a.) Send a 65k ping to his IP address and trash his connection?
b.) Begin collecting dues from the other party members.
c.) Negotiate a lower price.
d.) Press your "screenshot" key and go to http://support.guildwars.com to file a report for blackmail/extortion. Report the arsehole extortionist.

9.) You've had a great group ~ mission completed, people worked together incredibly well, and it was a joy to be part of the team. Do you:
a.) Quit the team without a goodbye or notice.
b.) Say "see yas all, great team!" and quit. My friends list is full. Although it needs purging.
c.) ask if you can put their names on your friends list.
d.) say, "Congrats...YOU F*'N NOOBS!" then quit the team.

Aetherfukz · Jun 21, 2005, 07:37 PM // 19:37

Formation:
1.) You are creating a mission group and searching for members. Which method typically yields the best results?
a.) Spam in caps: "GROUP NEEDS (insert class) - NO NOOBS!"
b.) Promise sexual favors and dance suggestively.
c.) State "Mission group seeks more, everyone welcome!"
d.) "Ninja-invite" whoever is highest level or wearing the coolest armor.

2.) You are creating a mission group and begin receiving responses from interested players. Who should you NOT take?
a.) The Monk that whispers, "How much will you pay me?"
b.) The Warrior that whispers "Are there good drops?"
c.) Any Ranger.
d.) The guy that keeps running circles about you and dancing suggestively.

3.) You are creating a mission group and receive tells saying "invite me!" Who should you avoid? (with credit to Poppinjay)
a.) Level 18 Mo/E named "Lick my taint"
b.) Level 20 W/M named, Super Leet
c.) Level 14 W/e named, "Mara Windsword"
d.) An individual with a very large skull on his cape and "death" in his guildname.

Execution:
4.) Your group is formed, looks promising, and you have just entered the mission. Which of the following is NOT a foreshadowing of doom to come?
a.) The monk that announces "Ack! I didn't set my spells!"
b.) The warrior that disappears - only to be seen on radar rapidly charging the huge mass of red dots...
c.) Any character that states, "Well I'm not doing the bonus, it's gay."
d.) Any character that doesn't make it into the zone - has gone linkdead or quit.

5.) The first battle is joined, which of the following immediately precedes a party wipeout?
a.) Players who start yelling YOU F*'n NOOBS!
b.) Penises scribbled in the radar screen.
c.) Anyone screaming HEAL ME, yet not engaged in battle.
d.) Characters who begin casting shields as the fight begins.

6.) The battle is going badly...A party wipeout looks imminent. Do you:
a.) Scream "YOU F*'n NOOBS!" And punch out.
b.) Draw more penises on the radar than you were before.
c.) Run away - and you're not a monk.
d.) Stay until the bitter end - it's not over until its over.

Aftermath:
7.) Curses! Your group wiped out over halfway through the mission. Do you:
a.) Scream "YOU F*'n NOOBS!" and quit.
b.) Complain about how lame everyone else is.
c.) Discuss what happened, and does everyone want to try again?
d.) Begin lecturing the group on why they are all failures.

8.) You are a pinky-toe distance from finishing a particularly difficult mission, when suddenly one of the players states, "Pay me 15k platinum right now or I'll wipe the party." Do you:
a.) Send a 65k ping to his IP address and trash his connection?
b.) Begin collecting dues from the other party members.
c.) Negotiate a lower price.
d.) Press your "screenshot" key and go to http://support.guildwars.com to file a report for blackmail/extortion.

9.) You've had a great group ~ mission completed, people worked together incredibly well, and it was a joy to be part of the team. Do you:
a.) Quit the team without a goodbye or notice.
b.) Say "see yas all, great team!" and quit.
c.) ask if you can put their names on your friends list.
d.) say, "Congrats...YOU F*'N NOOBS!" then quit the team.

speedtouch · Jun 21, 2005, 07:37 PM // 19:37

1.None, I go around randoming invites

2.c
3.a, hes probily going to leave as soon as you start.
4.d
5.a
6.d
7.None, keep trying
8.I dunno, never happened to me, I should try it

j/k
9.b

FUN!