Following up on Dogberry's post, story aside, running end-game level content in as an RP event is tricky. (And yes, I still consider BCOB end-game.) You need decently skilled players to be able to participate. If people don't know their classes or mechanics or aren't willing to take instruction and learn, then things can hit a wall and get extremely frustrating for all involved. Ideally RP events shouldn't be "learning" or "clear parties". That said, if there's a capable player who knows their class, but needs the clear on a simpler fight, I have no problem giving them a shot at it. However, players who aren't familiar with their class or roles on simple fights or harder will have to wait til AFTER RP, as I consider it unfair to ask 7 people who came to RP to carry someone or expect to wipe multiple times.
We ran into that problem on Saturday. We had someone who didn't know their role or the fights, and not only that, did not listen or wait for instruction. In BCOB 1-4 you can still bungle through. With difficulty, but it can still be done.
One person like that in SCOB or FCOB (Or Ultima HM) will spell disaster. One person can wipe the entire group and I absolutely refuse to subject people coming to an RP event to a "learning party" unless it's explicitly stated as such.
All that said, I have no problem helping someone clear content once the RP's over if I'm available and if if they're polite, patient, and obviously trying. If they're rude and feeling entitled to a carry and not trying to learn their role or the fight, then they're on their own. Attitude is everything.
Also, this is for one, unnamed person in particular (and anyone else who might think this behavior is a good idea)- If you're coming to a "content" RP event where it was already stated that "we'll run multiple times if we have a lot of people", then don't pitch a hissy fit when you're swapped out to get other people who haven't participated AT ALL, yet, in. The bitchfest we got when we politely asked you to step out so someone else could participate wasn't cool. Nor was the fact that you clearly weren't listening to experienced players who were trying to help you in the instances you hadn't cleared, which was all of them. If you're going to bitch at others, think only of yourself, and waste peoples' time because you refuse to think you have anything to learn from anyone, then you will find yourself being excluded from events (not just ours). Yes, I'm a big meanie-head (and probably worse). I know; you don't need to say it.
Everyone else- You were awesome. Great attitudes, players, and RPers. I look forward to playing with you in the future.
We ran into that problem on Saturday. We had someone who didn't know their role or the fights, and not only that, did not listen or wait for instruction. In BCOB 1-4 you can still bungle through. With difficulty, but it can still be done.
One person like that in SCOB or FCOB (Or Ultima HM) will spell disaster. One person can wipe the entire group and I absolutely refuse to subject people coming to an RP event to a "learning party" unless it's explicitly stated as such.
All that said, I have no problem helping someone clear content once the RP's over if I'm available and if if they're polite, patient, and obviously trying. If they're rude and feeling entitled to a carry and not trying to learn their role or the fight, then they're on their own. Attitude is everything.
Also, this is for one, unnamed person in particular (and anyone else who might think this behavior is a good idea)- If you're coming to a "content" RP event where it was already stated that "we'll run multiple times if we have a lot of people", then don't pitch a hissy fit when you're swapped out to get other people who haven't participated AT ALL, yet, in. The bitchfest we got when we politely asked you to step out so someone else could participate wasn't cool. Nor was the fact that you clearly weren't listening to experienced players who were trying to help you in the instances you hadn't cleared, which was all of them. If you're going to bitch at others, think only of yourself, and waste peoples' time because you refuse to think you have anything to learn from anyone, then you will find yourself being excluded from events (not just ours). Yes, I'm a big meanie-head (and probably worse). I know; you don't need to say it.
Everyone else- You were awesome. Great attitudes, players, and RPers. I look forward to playing with you in the future.
Rhianna Oruissi
Order of the Raven's Eye
Order of the Raven's Eye
Quote:Rhianna Oruissi slips a cupcake into Nylesa Tou's pocket.
Nylesa Tou >> why you sneaky baker...
