*sigh* I'm a Myth wizard in Azteca, and Myth can be horrible to solo, so I ask for help a LOT. It isn't annoying if you ask a few times, but once you start asking a ton of times for help from people, it gets a bit annoying.
No it isn't. There's a lot of high level players that like helping out low levels. Personally, the thing that really annoys me is when we get into a dungeon and say "Hi Folks" and we may as well be talking to a brick wall. No "Hi" , nothing. Not even a thank you for helping them. If I ever stop helping, that'll be the reason.
I think it really depends on how often you ask for help, what you ask for help with and whether you basically set up as a beggar and constantly ask everyone you see for help.
My personal opinion is if its just a matter of occasionally asking friends to help with a boss, or asking someone if they want to work together to get through a world then that's OK.
What I find annoying is if someone starts repeatedly asking for free treasure cards in the commons, or if someone is demanding people come help them with a boss...or my favorite, they give you a friend request and then proceed to message you every time they sign in saying Port to me now I need help. I have no problem porting to a friend on occasion to help with some of those more annoying bosses, but I am not dropping everything to help them with every minion quest they receive just because they are lazy.
I think it's perfectly acceptable to ask politely for help. I have a max storm and people are always asking for help. I always help if they ask politely. Those who nag or demand, I feel much less obligated to help. I don't think it's rude or annoying to ask nicely.
I ask for help only when I think I need it. I always say please and thank you to the people who help. Is it rude or annoying to do this?
Absolutely not! Especially if you always say please and thank you to the people that help.
I find it rude when people think that you are begging or pestering them when you are really not. I have had more than enough experiences in game where people easily get annoyed as soon as I politely ask for help. Sometimes, people are just irritable or have had a bad day, don't take it too personally, it is just a game.
On the other hand, if they are constantly ignoring your messages or don't even bother to check up on you, or even say hi once in a while, it might be time for a friend list clean up
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Everyone needs help here and there. Just asking is never rude, assuming you're always polite. The only time asking for help might be considered annoying is if you are asking for help from the same person so often that they can't pursue their own quests.
On the other hand... If you are considerate of other wizards' time and plans, they probably won't mind helping you out now and then. If you freely offer help to others and/or cheerfully respond when they ask you for assistance, they'll be glad to have you as a friend. And most importantly, as long as you carry your weight while you're in battle with others ... you're the kind of wizard I really like to quest with.
If the person who's asking for help uses words like please, thank you etc.. Then it's not annoying since they have respect. And I gladly help players like this.
Even when some players use kind words while asking, when given the answer no, they start insulting and that's when things get REALLY ANNOYING. How do you expect people to help if you act like this?
When those who need help spam the chat then that is also very annoying.
I also prefer it when people just ask out loud like: Can someone please help me with yada yada yada compared to people who walk up to you, say your name and ask you.
So at the end of the day it depends on the one who needs help and the amount of respect they have for the ones around them. (In my opinion)
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