How Helpful Are You?

By Dalmarus

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July 3rd, 2008

With the recent influx of players in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes (thanks in no small part to the reactivation of cancelled accounts), it's time for a poll reminiscent of another I ran last year. Some players enjoying listening to the regional chat, while others turn it off completely. Even those that don't keep it turned on can still be called upon to answer questions if they come up in a list of  "/who all" by a curious player looking for some answers with their chosen class.

I'm curious to see where players fall in the area of helpfulness these days. The community has seen a shift in attitude over the last month or two, and I think it's for the better. Let's see just how much it's changed though!

I answer to the best of my ability

The ever consummate helper, even if you've seen the same question a hundred times, you'll do your best to answer it if you're not currently too busy. You're a boon to the Vanguard community and try to share your enjoyment of the game with all the newcomers.

I'll at least point them in the right direction

Even though you could provide a full detailed answer, complete with listed sources, you find it's better to point the questioner in the right direction. You'll continue to give further direction as the player gets close to his answer, but will only rarely give a complete answer. It's not that you're trying to be mean; you simply feel that giving all the answers takes away from a player’s enjoyment from exploration and discovery.

Let them find their own answers

You had to put your nose to the grindstone and discover all your answers through trial and error, so why should someone else get a free ride from you? You may, or may not, be the type of players that feels if they can’t figure things out on their own, then they shouldn't be in the game to begin with.

Class Clowns have nothing on me

You may not have all the answers, but you think you make everyone laugh regardless. The answers you give may be full of facts, or loads of bull. In any case, you're just out to have a laugh and feel everyone should be able to take a joke.

I keep a running count on how many I make cry

You have a heart of darkness and enjoy lording over the players in the game that have yet to reach your elite status. You go out of your way to be rude to players asking questions and do your best to drive them from the game. If they don't have a spine, they don't deserve to be here in your presence, now do they?

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Now it's your turn to let us know what you think!

VOTE IN OUR POLL! If you could have one (and only one) of the powers listed here, what would it be? I answer to the best of my ability I'll at least point them in the right direction Let them find their own answers Class Clowns have nothing on me I keep a running count on how many I make cry VOTE HERE (this poll is always open)