So you want a boost? - Points to consider.
by Valdu | 13/10/2007 10:18:02 As you progress as a new player through the World of Warcraft, you will find yourself with quests that require you to enter an instance. When this happens, it is up to you to either join or organise a suitable group for the instance, or join an existing one. However, in some circumstances, you may find that getting a group for certain low level instances can be hard. Whilst many people are still running The Deadmines, Scarlet monastery and Ragefire Chasm, other, less frequently visited instances (Blackfathom Deep, Wailing Caverns etc.) may require a little more patience. The people you should ask first for groups are those in your guild, and on your friends list. If this fails, then the various chat channels may be helpful. If absolutely everything fails, and you have absolutely no other option than to try and get a high level player to boost you though - then the following guide will help. Whilst much of it will seem like common sense, you will be surprised at the number of people who break every single rule in the book, make the lives of other players a misery, and give low level players a bad name. High level players are reluctant and wary about giving boosts, and with good reason. They have often found it to be a thankless task, and vow never to do it again. Don't be one of those jerks! follow the few simple rules below for success. The golden rules of asking for boosts in instances *Before whispering anyone CHECK the location of the person you are about to whisper. If their location says 'Karazhan' or 'Shattered Halls', or anything like that, then whispering them to boost you through another instance is a guaranteed fail. *Use REAL English, be polite, explain that you tried to get a group and failed, and 'sell' yourself to the person you are hoping to persuade. People are wary and hesitant to give boosts, they have had their fingers burned in the past! PROVE that you are not one of those idiots who rush in front, and aggro every mob by appearing calm, mature, and sensible. No l33t speak or constant spam. "boost SM plix" will only get you on someone's ignore list. "I'm sorry to bother you, but I've been trying to get a group for SM for over two weeks now, and nothing has worked, I know it's a lot to ask but......." etc. etc. Yeah it's wordy and takes a long time to type, but if you are expecting some guy to spend 60 minutes of his own time taking you through an instance it's not such a bad trade off is it? If the player refuses, DO NOT launch a torrent of insults back at him. They are under no obligation to help you. Refusing your request for a boost DOES NOT make them a 'noob', nor do they 'suck so hard'. Ok, so you were successful, you now have a guy willing to boost you. It's not over yet..... *When in the instance, stay well back, away from mobs, and listen to what the other player is telling you. DO NOT rush off in front. Be aware of your aggro radius. High level players do not like pointless or avoidable deaths caused through thoughtlessness - they have large repair bills to pay. Even a level 70 in full Tier 6 plate can be killed if the entire contents of Zul Farrak are pounding on him at once. Assist in combat where it is sensible to do so, but not so as you pull aggro on yourself. Only attack mobs that the high level is attacking! *Be polite, helpful and any beneficial buffs or heals that can be used on the boosting player (even low level buffs are better than none) will be appreciated. It shows you are trying. *If loot drops, then DO NOT ninja everything, in the assumption that the high level has no use for it. The high level may have an alt that can use the item. He or she may be an enchanter and want the shards. They may be an Role-player and want that green robe for cosmetic purposes. You don't know, so don't assume. Follow standard loot rules, need-or-greed. If a BOP (Bind on Pickup) item drops that you need ASK first! Just as you would in any instance party. In most cases, the high level will let you have most of the loot - but don't depend on that. *If the boss does not drop the loot you need, DO NOT beg and plead for another run. The booster has done his or her job, and it is completely up to them whether or not they choose to boost you again. *DO NOT rush out, or Hearth Stone away without a word when the run is over. THANK the person boosting you for their time and patience, offer them a reward. Nine times out of ten they will not accept the offer and be happy to have helped such a polite individual. DO NOT ask for gold - ever....not under any circumstances! (yeah I've had this happen, boosted some guy through Stockades on my Hunter, and after the run was over I get a "thanx, dont suppose u can give me 10g 4 new weapon lol?" - Sheesh, thanks for appreciating the time I spent boosting you!) * Finally: After the run is over - in the future DO NOT spam or pester the person who boosted you for constant help with quests, instances or favours. The main worry for high level characters after boosting low levels, is that the low level will place you on their friends list, and then constantly whisper you every time you log on with cries for help. Doing this can make you a total pain in the butt. Follow the golden rules - you'll be fine - and REMEMBER - The person you are asking for a boost probably has a hundred more important (at least to them) things they could be getting on with. Boosting you so you can get that lovely blue staff, or gloves, or quest reward means that they have to break off from their own business, and spend anything up to 40 minutes to an hour (or even longer) helping a stranger in a boring instance, with mobs that offer no challenge, and loot that is of no use to them. Look at it from their point of view. Or think about it this way: The time spent boosting you may have been used for them to farm 100 gold. Good luck. AND REMEMBER......
[ Post edited by Valdu ] I come from another planet baby. |
by Salthem | 15/10/2007 11:21:38 I have added this to the Newcomer reading sticky thread. A very nicely written guide Valdu. |
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