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02-18-2009, 10:50 AM
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Do you ask for help from other players in game? If you do, do the other players actually help out - or do they slam you for being a "stupid n00b"? Friendly reader Gisbon wrote in recently to say that while he enjoys helping new players, they don't always pick the best ways or times to ask.
Granted, today's in-game culture is a little different than it was back in the day. In the earliest days of the game, before game information was readily available on the web, players had to ask other players for help in game. If you were confused by a class mechanic, you'd find a higher-level player and send a few whispers. If you were lucky, you'd find someone with time to answer (most seemed to be willing) and at least point you in the right direction. Today, questions to random strangers can net you insults for being clueless - but you could strike gold, too, with some great insights and the beginnings of a new friendship or mentor relationship.Continue reading WoW Rookie: Help! (http://www.wowinsider.com/2009/02/18/wow-rookie-help/)
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Do you ask for help from other players in game? If you do, do the other players actually help out - or do they slam you for being a "stupid n00b"? Friendly reader Gisbon wrote in recently to say that while he enjoys helping new players, they don't always pick the best ways or times to ask.
Granted, today's in-game culture is a little different than it was back in the day. In the earliest days of the game, before game information was readily available on the web, players had to ask other players for help in game. If you were confused by a class mechanic, you'd find a higher-level player and send a few whispers. If you were lucky, you'd find someone with time to answer (most seemed to be willing) and at least point you in the right direction. Today, questions to random strangers can net you insults for being clueless - but you could strike gold, too, with some great insights and the beginnings of a new friendship or mentor relationship.Continue reading WoW Rookie: Help! (http://www.wowinsider.com/2009/02/18/wow-rookie-help/)
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