Wow did it take more time to complain about it here than actually doing something about it and I can’t be arsed to explain it to you

If you don't wanna help someone with a world boss that's fine. Why take the time to complain on the forums when you can be doing something for yourself in game/elsewhere? You could've helped that poor soul kill that boss with the time you've spent complaining

In other words, you're naught but a selfish poopenshnizzen.
And that is the very reason I cringe every time I think about doing group content... Dungeons/World boss.
If you don't want this game to die a slow death.
You might want to think about giving noobs an incentive to play group content.
Heads up to any noobs that actually want to experience the Group dungeon quest lines, without running through it like a cat man on crack!

Thought this post was about Wrecking Blow. Boy was I wrong.

Jemcrystal wrote: »

1) There is nothing in it for me. Sorry, harsh truth. You want me to come along make it worth my while. Invite me to more than just one little boss on the edge of the map.

2) If I join up and get there and everyone has already killed it I'm going to be pzzd.

3) If I join up and no one else does and we two sit there like to warts on a frog stuck in a useless group together I'm going to be bored.

4) There are times in the day where the game is more populated. At high pop is the best time to call for a WB group.

5) If you really want me to hunt WB's then do not invite me to just one WB. Invite me to them all. That's where my pointed little ears perk up and go hey we gonna get some stuff done now.

So someone is facing a WB somewhere but its all about you?

good to know.

You don't have to help with every world boss callout, but if you're close, you could take five minutes to help someone out. It kind of seems like you aren't doing anything but reading zone chat anyway. I don't see 99% of what is said in the zones, because I'm doing other things to occupy my eyes. You sound like a selfish person, to be honest.

Or... Just slot some self heals and solo the WB yourself.

I see your points OP, perhaps a little grumpy though! Play is very laissez faire really amongst randoms, I see what you are saying.

I'm most likely to help if the guys are low level, you end up looking like ur in God mode but its kinda cool just to help people

My take. See zone request for help. Invite player requesting help to group.

If they accept, port to said player, slaughter boss, run back to shrine, port back to original location. ( this in all is < 5 min).

If the do not accept or are in a group, move on with my day.

Simple test, removes human error from reporting of location and minimizes travel time to boss.

Or they are in a group / Don't want to join you and eff em.

Sevn wrote: »

On another note, why so many boasting posts? Congratulations, you're part of the minority of elite players that can solo WB's, the vast majority of the fanbase can't, which is why you see so many call outs, at least from my experience in-game.

I think you misunderstood. Those of us who can solo WBs generally are saying the OP is a selfish ***. It isn't just a boast. We are saying we go out of our way to clear the boss for the new player.

Also, most new players can solo WBs. They just lack the confidence to try. World Bosses as a whole are quite weak.

Magdalina wrote: »

Weeeeeeeeeell they're technically able to solo WBs, I did on my fresh no cp lowbie on EU, the low level-ness in itself isn't an issue with battle-levelling, it's that they're not yet used to game mechanics, are wearing mismatched gear, don't have selfheals(or even weapon swap at that point), food, right skills etc. Nothing wrong with a new player being unable to solo a WB and calling for help.

What does make me feel weird when same "not used to game mechanics, mismatched gear, no selfheals, food, right skills etc" still applies to cp 300+ people. Which sounds like it might be OP's case.

Okay, I should be more clear.

They either lack the confidence, or the game knowledge, to solo WBs. I still maintain most players could do it if they fully applied themselves.

As for the OP, it sounds like he is able to do so but is just kind of a total *** to people who probably are quite new.

If I'm not busy and I'm in the mood for clearing the WB, I'll just go over and start soloing. Assuming the guy asking for help was nearby, he'll get his completion and drops with no grouping needed. Works for both of us, and rarely takes more than five minutes in total.

I have mixed emotions on WBs.

I remember the days of easily solo-ing them, so I thought it was pretty cool when the change was made that they nearly required a group to beat. But the game doesn't keep the population to support big group fight bosses outside of rare occasions (new zone, some event going on, etc). I don't assume people will help, but it's nice to put a note out there if someone wants to do it and have a few show up.

I've given up trying to do WB dailies in Orsinium or Vvardenfell anymore because there aren't enough people around to help and the rewards aren't worth the cost. Should I spend soul gems, potions, etc. and who knows how much time trying to solo this fight for a crap reward that is no better than a drop from any normal mob (last time I got a blue war maiden shoulder with bad trait as a reward) - ooooooooo - glad I wasted all that time and the consumables for something I vendor for 40 gold. Thanks zos. I mean, I know we get a 1/50 chance at a motif that sells for less the the guaranteed motif drops you get from having an easier time running a vHM dungeon, but that isn't enough to make the trouble worth it.