DTFs Guide: Giving back to the Community
I am sure others do this and for that I salute you.
This is a call to all high leveled people with not only a lot of gold and items but experience and knowledge.
These days I find myself in the game looking back at all the things I have seen, done, and people I've met. There are always new players just getting started that are poor and less equipped and knowledgeable.
There are many things you can do to give back. I will list a few and maybe others can share ideas on things they have done or others may do.
1. If you read someones message of where to find something or someone, for example Leeah the dead rangers wife. Tell them, not only tell them but add them and take them there. This simple act can be the difference between a player staying and enjoying the game and its patrons or logging off forever.
2. Many times you will hear players begging for money. I know this is annoying but I can recall a time where saving up for Iceburg armor seemed impossible. Instead of ignoring them or telling them to shut up, assist them. By assist I don't mean dish out cash, which you can if you want. I mean take a look at their level, talk with them and tell them how and where to farm.
Levels from 1 to 13 should farm in Skeleton Crypts in Forest Haven. Doom items drop there as do recipes. Even 10-20 in a recipe can be A LOT to someone new. Share your knowledge of where things may drop and if they want to they will put their noses to the ground and farm!
3. Improving someones pve gaming experience can be quite easy. If you see a mage with strange looking stats ask if you may help with their attributes. Granted this takes platinum, which some may not have. You can put them on the right track.
For example, I see pallys all the time with all Str. No dex or int. Help them by explaining why that build is bad for a mage, so long as your tone is not judgemental or condescending. If you give them a reason, say - mages need more hit % and int to improve their spell damage and heal they may be encouraged to understand what different attributes do.
4. It may be nothing to you, but a pink ice or pyramid item may be something good for a newer player. Be mindful of what the item is and try to make it match in a beneficial way.
For example. Again, a pally. You see a pally nearing 45 with below top gear. Engage them and ask if they have something for 45, when they level. If no, give them Str Isis gear. It goes with their build and compliments their int since Isis gives plus 8 int per item. They are cheap yes but imagine having nothing then bam!! A full set of Isis gear for free.
5. Advice. Use your vast experience in pve or pvp to give a player tips. I know many, especially in the pvp world, that will not share builds, rings, combos, or skill set up with their own mothers. That is fine, but one little piece of advice can snowball into the gears of the players mind moving and coming up with their own good build. Don't you want more competition? I know I am always looking out for up coming pvp prodigies to face. Help explain rings, either get one that complimemts their weaknesses or adds to the gears strenghts.
Advice on how to kill a boss. We all have been there. A new player hits the trash cans with aoe attacks. Instead of booting or yelling, take a time out and explain how it is done. This may take a minute or two but it beats trying again and again or that same person going into another group and doing the same thing. Basically break the cycle.
Pvp. Explain the importance of knowing the skills range, timing, and speed. Some people do not know every skill has a limit to its range of effectiveness. Also explain combos. I know from experience that some do not know how to complete a combo like cruel blast. It is simple and may help the person be more adept at killing enemies. Just tell them, ice and fire makes hot flash.
6. Many weapons have special procs. Simple auto attack based procedures that create a special effect. There is a wonderful post here all about the different types of procs different weapons class by class do. If you know one tell someone, it is cool information that will increase the depth and excitement to newer people.
7. If you hear bad news or bad behavior be proactive. Someone just got scammed, normally it is a less experienced players. Direct them on how to go about reporting. Guardians can be good mediators and helpful in a non bias way to resolve the issue. If you see someone spamming simply tell them why it could get them in trouble. Prevention is key. Instead of saying "Shut up!!" Say what he or she is doing is against terms of service.
Last night a bird was spamming "if you buy my 2 level 19 purple armors for 16 k get 100 k from me" Scam written all over it. Don't be evil and buy it waiting for the 100 k to report. Warn him. Tell him that is a scam in a pm to please stop. Prevention and being proactive can make a huge difference.
8. Give people a break on items you are selling. If you are selling Void armor for 180 k and got it for 150 or as a drop and someone only has 155 k do the nice thing. I've sold Void armor for 150 k when I bought it as 150 k and was selling for a lot more. Not a big deal right? Basically this one is don't be so greedy! Lol.
9. Direct people to forums. There are so many wonderful pieces written here. It can vastly improve anyones gaming experience. If they do not want to listen, maybe one day they will want to read. Maybe.
Please feel free to add to this. Spread the love, we all enjoy this game :)
