Help me not be the victim of a ninja...

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pneuma wrote:

There is no such thing as ninjaing in a FFA system.
When your name goes off the item, anyone can pick it up.
Unless the item is in your inventory, it is not yours.

What a pointless post. This is not a FFA loot system; we all know what the OP means by 'Ninja'.

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orzewoi wrote:

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Douche wrote:

This being said I always respect named party :
- No Ninja --> I don't Ninja

"No ninja" in party name is kinda silly. If someone will drop something really good, like unique item or exalted orb - party members will try to ninja it anyway. And what can you do to them, kick from the group? Lol, like they care.

Well I was just stating what I do. Just to tell you can also be a respectuf Ninja, or at least not a too jerk one.

And when I host maps its always "Loot by name" and I only throw little level maps the time needed to observe party. So yes its never a 100% protection but folks quickly understand they gain more running free maps higher and higher. And after few maps runnned its near 99% respected. So well best we can do I believe. And at the end you finish having trustfull friends for when needed (maps to exp needs to be done safely --> I always also add a "don't open chests when monsters are still alive").

And then, from time to time, a lil Dock game to Ninja for my greater pleasure :p

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Vooodu wrote:

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white0ut wrote:

Anybody have any tips to reduce the amount of items that are stolen from you in pugs?

Explain how items on the ground are being stolen from you?.

Item drops with your name on. Someone else picks it up when timer runs out.

Too difficult? Don't bother replying with "technically that isn't stealing" please, WE KNOW. No one plays by the in-game rules anyway, and picking up an item that had another's name it is stealing / ninjaing / whatever.

Now you understand, you'll never have to make the above post again, yeah?

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BitterBiped wrote:

Unfortunately the two main lines of thinking is:

1. Its all FFA loot, except you get dibs for a few seconds on some items.

2. When the server drops an item with your name on it, it was intended for your character, and other people should respect that.

There aren't two main lines, there is one and it's number (2). Who joins or creates a group that uses the in-game loot rules? Very few people. In fact I've yet to find a group where the standard rules were used. It's always (2).

But make sure you establish this before you play in any group.

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Mokum wrote:

remember THERE ARE NO NInJAS HERE ITS FREE FOR ALL LOOT

Free for all if they have good ping, which is why this system is stupid.

Yesterday in group we dropped rare item with my name on it. I was standing right next it, clicking, I swear I picked it up.
Nope, it wasn't in my eq, some ninja with better ping took it.

oh look.. another fucking loot thread..

woooo

There are no ninjas in this game*.

The system is free for all, no matter what you want to think. All it does differently is give a small advantage to a randomly assigned party member, which is NOT the same as saying the loot is yours. I do not care what you think and I will pick everything on the ground, unless explicitly agreed beforehand. Feel free to complain.

Ways to minimize this include having higher move speed, using frost wall or flicker strike, not being a screen away from drops and, of course, not joining public parties.


*Pictured: A game with actual ninjas http://www.cafecomgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/141.jpg

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AdvancedWind wrote:

Pictured: A game with actual ninjas http://www.cafecomgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/141.jpg

Path of Exile needs a Skill Gem that lets you throw excess loot for damage.

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GhostlightX wrote:

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Vooodu wrote:

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white0ut wrote:

Anybody have any tips to reduce the amount of items that are stolen from you in pugs?

Explain how items on the ground are being stolen from you?.

Item drops with your name on. Someone else picks it up when timer runs out.

Too difficult? Don't bother replying with "technically that isn't stealing" please, WE KNOW. No one plays by the in-game rules anyway, and picking up an item that had another's name it is stealing / ninjaing / whatever.

Now you understand, you'll never have to make the above post again, yeah?

Only the timer is "YOURS"...


Once that timer expires its ...wait for it....

"FREE FOR ALL"



Now YOU understand and you will never, eeeeeeeeeeeever complain about people stealing items again...


Bottom line, if anyone complaings about random drops in public games getting stolen, htey should shut the hell up. Seriously.

I personally employ a squad of crack commandos on five minute alert.

If someone ninjas my gear, they orbitally insert and apply direct, overwhelming force.

Alternatively. I play solo, or don't give a hoot about the loot.