'Share Quest?' Does this raise red flags?

[Azoralq]

I'm sure you've all been there before. You are creating a party, and one of the people that joins immediately says 'Share Quest?' If you are anything like me, you then sit there for a few minutes, staring at that green (On my screen at least) party text with those two infamous words wondering, "what have I done?"

Now, It probably shouldn't raise red flags, but it does give me a bad first impression of you. Especially when the quest giver is right next to the quest, (As they usually are, save for low level quests.) must talk to in order to get in to the area where the quest is at (Cult of the Six, to name one), Or the quest is given to you when you near the quest entrance (Vale Quests).

You are either one of two things. Clueless (which means you don't know the quest, which I am ok with, explained further down. ) or Lazy. Not really fond of either, really.

I'm ok if you are clueless, people need to learn quests the first time, some time. But part of learning the quest, is finding the quest giver (In my opinion) asking someone to share is just...putting a bad taste in my mouth.

If you are Lazy, well...I just don't like that one.

Am I the only one that feels this way? Does anyone else get impressions on people who immediately ask 'Share quest?'

[Phidius]

First thing out of their mouth? You bet.

When they first say things like "Thanks for the invite", "How you guys doin'?", or even "Hey, your mom was hot last night" then I don't mind. Except for the hot mom comment...

[DasLurch]

First thing out of their mouth? You bet.

When they first say things like "Thanks for the invite", "How you guys doin'?", or even "Hey, your mom was hot last night" then I don't mind. Except for the hot mom comment...

must share more rep before giving to Phidius again.... I hate that. You are worthy even if the forums won't agree with me.

[Dylvish]

First thing out of their mouth? You bet.

When they first say things like "Thanks for the invite", "How you guys doin'?", or even "Hey, your mom was hot last night" then I don't mind. Except for the hot mom comment...

^^ This (Including the mom comment). If were at an instance door and someone gets invited and is on the way from 3 zones over (which is quite often the case), and they ask to share the quest, I don't see the problem with it. It saves time.

Now when I see LFM comments like " KN0W IT ALL AND BRING YOUR OWN H3ALZ OR GTFO".... the warning claxxons start going off.

[r00k]

I always ask which quest the party's doing even if it's written next to the group.
Because I can't help thinking it may have already been completed and never corrected.

[JohnWarlock]

Personally, I like a little decency or manners when posting a group. So normally in the groups I am in either someone else when I'm multi-tasking or I personally will say hi, I would like a hello or some acknowledgement back besides Share Plz.

If I get a Share Plz, I might boot the person depending on the quest / group I am with. If its a walk-up and people say Share Plz, I'll say it's a walk up, they say Share Again. Bye Bye.

If however the quest is not in the area, BAM, I'll gladly share it. Some quests I'll even share without being asked. Gwylans, Tempest. To avoid the people having to multi-click. Yes I am lazy and if someone spares me that pain, I'll be thankful.

Now if I'm the one joining. I will say either Hello or Thank you, for adding me. My next question will be are you guys inside already? If the party is and the quest giver is not next to the quest, or I'm confused on the quest (trust me after 16 hours of playing, you don't recognize names anymore) I will say someone mind sharing so I just pop in there more quickly / remember where it is exactly.

And no I'm not one of those players that will normally cost you 10% xp, unless I'm goofing around.

[imblo99]

If I get a Share Plz, I might boot the person depending on the quest / group I am with. If its a walk-up and people say Share Plz, I'll say it's a walk up, they say Share Again. Bye Bye.

I don't know about everyone else, but sometimes I do forget the location of some of the walk-ups. Sharing the quest will display the yellow arrow on the map so they can navigate to the entrance easier. Also, some quests are preceded by an NPC clickfest which most people would rather skip.

If I'm making a lfms, as soon as someone joins I hit the share button. It's no more difficult than kicking them.

[Azoralq]

^^ This (Including the mom comment). If were at an instance door and someone gets invited and is on the way from 3 zones over (which is quite often the case), and they ask to share the quest, I don't see the problem with it. It saves time.

Now when I see LFM comments like " KN0W IT ALL AND BRING YOUR OWN H3ALZ OR GTFO".... the warning claxxons start going off.

These are another flag issue with me. "Know your role." "Have a clue." "Bring your own heals" etc, they all say to me that the maker of the quest either can't lead the raid/party, or doesn't want to lead the raid/party. I'm fine with this..but there is a way more polite way to do this. I often won't join those, not because I don't know my role, or don't have clue, or can't heal myself...but because I don't really want to run with a guy that either: 1) is an idiot that is trying to cover his ineptness of the party. or 2) Is an elitist that really just plans on soloing the quest, but wants backup just in case he fails.

I guess when it comes down to it. I will share a quest, but only if the person is polite when asking for it, and offers a reason as to why he can't get to the quest giver.

[Nexx]

These are another flag issue with me. "Know your role." "Have a clue." "Bring your own heals" etc, they all say to me that the maker of the quest either can't lead the raid/party, or doesn't want to lead the raid/party. I'm fine with this..but there is a way more polite way to do this.

I guess when it comes down to it. I will share a quest, but only if the person is polite when asking for it, and offers a reason as to why he can't get to the quest giver.

When I've put "Know quest" or "Have a clue" it's usually because
I'm in a hurry to get things done, log off, do things I need to do because I don't
get much time to play as it is anymore. And I sure as heck won't be getting much play time after this Tuesday as far as the game is concerned anyway.

[sweez]

First thing out of their mouth? You bet.

When they first say things like "Thanks for the invite", "How you guys doin'?", or even "Hey, your mom was hot last night" then I don't mind. Except for the hot mom comment...

But what if they're just being honest?

[Dragavon]

Who cares about beeing on the quest anyways? Unless it is a raid ofc.

But you join the group, you have some fun, you get some XP, you get some favour. Unless it is a lvl 16 or higher quest then the rewards are **** anyway

[elujin]

i think we can all agree there is a difrence between

p1:sharplz !
p2:its a walk up
p1:SHARPLZ!!
p2: *kick*
and

p1 hi
p2:hi
p1: i don't know where it is can you share (or i didn't pick up the quest can you share)
p2 hous X shared

[Zenako]

i think we can all agree there is a difrence between

p1:sharplz !
p2:its a walk up
p1:SHARPLZ!!
p2: *kick*
and

p1 hi
p2:hi
p1: i don't know where it is can you share (or i didn't pick up the quest can you share)
p2 hous X shared

Exactly the point many try to make. Manners matter, and for many of us, asking is fine, but "demanding" is not. Example 1 above comes across to many of us older players as a demand, while the Example 2 above reads as a polite request. It simple reflects on the style of the player in question.

[PopeJual]

for Relic of a Sovereign Past:

[Player1] Hey everyone
[Player1] Could someone please share?

...I'm happy to share.



for Dreams of Insanity:

[Player2] I forget where the quest is. Could someone please share so I can find it?

...I'm happy to share.



for Dreams of Insanity:

[Player2] Shr plz

...I'm not happy to share and I predict that the player will be a worthless drain on party resources.

[Postumus]

When they first say things like "Thanks for the invite", "How you guys doin'?", or even "Hey, your mom was hot last night" then I don't mind. Except for the hot mom comment...

If they say something like that, then I know they're just buttering me up and I'll drop them; because according to my dad, mom was the inspiration for Foreigner's "Cold as Ice" song.

[lord_of_rage]

I just boot those and pick up the next player to hit the lfm. If you forget a quest every now and then thats different. But joining and asking to share is plain lazy. I dont deal with those. Esp when the quest is a walk up.

[Srozbun]

For me it raises a red flag. I make a silent bet with myself that this person is going to die and lose me 10% exp. Then I suck it down and share the quest. I don't like to boot people unless they do something heinous. If I pug, I'm expecting to lose the 10% but I do it anyway because it's more interesting than soloing.

[eonfreon]

I usually just hit the "share" button unless it isn't possible. And I usually just tell them what house it's in and where it's at.
Most new people don't know where the quest or quest giver is. If the player doesn't know where the quest is then telling him that the "quest giver is next to the quest" doesn't really help much.
To each his own. If it bothers you, well you have the star, you decide.
It really doesn't bother me. I've not noticed that someone who asks for a share to be much different from anyone else.

[Consumer]

If it comes with no explanation I remove the player from my party.

If it's not my party I share a Korthos quest to see how clueless they are.

Had a guy join a Reaver's Refuge party and say share please, he got all the way to Cannith Manufactury before he realized something was up.