[PSA] Why I Won't Be Doing Trial Carries Anymore

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Hey Exiles,

I’ve been running Trial carries for the community, trying to help out wherever I can. I usually run them for free or tips if people feel generous—no pressure.

Tonight, I was doing one last run using the Hard Mode relic (which costs 2 divines). I took five additional players through the third boss since it’s just a normal kill.

Enter IGN: AlexUK, who joins the party and immediately starts complaining about "tipping culture." I told him he didn’t need to tip anything—I’d still carry him regardless. However, he continued being rude about the whole thing. While I tried to brush it off, I let him know I didn’t appreciate his attitude and despite the urge to kick him before the boss, I continued the run.

After killing the boss, AlexAU runs in and… stands on every trap. I kicked him from the party as quickly as I could, but it doesn't matter, once he is in he can greif the run all he wants.

That’s 30 minutes of my time, my expensive relic, and everyone else’s effort down the drain. If I had been quicker, maybe I could’ve logged out to save the run, but I’m pretty sure it would’ve been wasted either way.

This experience has really soured me on doing carries. I love helping out, but when people act like this, it feels like it’s just not worth the risk.

To everyone who’s been kind, tipped generously, or just said thanks—it’s been a pleasure running for you. Unfortunately, I’ll be taking a break from carrying for now.

Stay safe out there, Exiles.

Feelsbadman.

https://www.twitch.tv/midmidlifecrisis/clip/DeadLazyCheeseBabyRage-Vj4UV23XUdJ1gixr

Comments

InsaneXaaz43

Sorry - The moment he opened his mouth for anything other than "Thank you" I would have kicked him.

Panda-Banana110

That's brutal, that he did that and that things are setup such that despite him being out of the party he can still tank the run for the party.

Things like this are what push people away from being kind and doing things in global chat and towards things like TFT.

b4dkarm46

Pretty shitty of that guy. Sorry that happened to you.

rapidpalsy5

Although i hadn’t benefited from this, I thank you for your service

Open-Masterpiece2092

Fyi you can tp out from the boss room and invited party members will spawn right inside the boss room

There's no reason carried ppls should be running any room let alone run into traps

Edit; though we were talking about 4th boss :)

laosguy6152

Sadly a lot of A holes ... Take a break and cool off. One sour apple 🍏 that's all

hyfynorris1

Sorry this happened to you, man! Hope you find less d-bags in the future, you're a beacon for the community

Spirited-Doughnut9031

Wait why does this brick the run? You didn’t die you can just go kill the final boss after he hits all the traps?

Standard-Vehicle-5571

This is why we can't have nice things yall

EffectiveTonight1

I hope you reported him in game.

kkllpp95271

I used to offer free ascendency runs as well but to the point I stopped doing it because people think they are titled to get it and such...

Level_Ad22201

Good, carries shouldn't exist and certainly not for free.

Edit: Not to say the guy triggering the traps is in the right, he's not. But, giving out free carries is kinda robbing players of their normal progression.

ClydeTheCamel1

All my homies hate AlexUK

OMKensey1

This is why I don't interact with people in games. I only trade with Ayla. She is polite and efficient.

dizijinwu1

I'm sorry. That sucks so much.

Danieboy1

Can't avoid all shitty people

SignatureNo53021

That sucks, sorry, but I love your content!! Don't let the few discourage you. Cheers!!

Super-Badger-35361

Charge 20% of the typical price and you will never have this issue. Free shit always attracts entitled people.

troccolins1

Least angry at the world EU player 

positivcheg1

Couldn't you just go right to the next room and leave him be?

ScarcelyAvailable1

What.
The.
Fuck.

mastrbrew1

To stop a service you prolly make loads currency off of just because of one bad apple. So funny. If one dude is enough to ruin you so much you might need a break from the game itself.

Kamesha19951

I hope I can put complaint on him in the game!!!

SpikeDome1

I had to do a double-take to understand what killed you till i realized the shared honor system.

Sorry for your loss and thank you for your major contribution to the community.

Ambitious-Horse-42881

Carries and others services of that nature, even when free, are not good for the community . YOu set yourself up for something like this. Cry a river of tear s of blood lol

SpoofAvatar1

Stay sane exile

Yuroshock1

/ignore AlexUK

FourMonthsEarly1

Very nice of you. 

But the fact that there is such a demand for this just shows how much trials suck. 

Jeuzfgt1

Yeah probably a greedy obnoxious fk, in the graveyard league once i started doing Free Challenge carries, the people who asked up to 700 ex for some challenges (~same value as 120d on non Ruth) were not too happy about it..

Practical_Primary8471

no surprise he had uk in his name

PathansOG1

Man you da MVP!!!

I've done a lot of volonteer social work helping chronic sick people handle government. And I sometimes get blown away by oeople and their rudeness. It learned me to just walk away.

Greaterdivinity1

This kinda shit is why I've just started trusting my gut in games. If someone starts giving the vibes that they're gonna be an insufferable shithead, I'll either just remove them immediately or fuck off myself.

Far, far, far, far too many times they've actually been the insufferable shithead I thought they'd be, and those wasted hours and the frustration just isn't worth it. I feel like an asshole for doing it sometimes, but it's considerably reduced the number of frustrating group experiences I've encountered in games in general.

seanie71

Anything other than gratitude should be met with a clean and sharp go fuck yourself.

Thanks for doing these things, some people simply will never have the build to be able to pass it as it currently stands, so having a community member help out holds a lot of value.

jager9181

You boosted me! Is remember you writing exactly that outside so I didn't get killed! I tipped you what I could for it thanks for the help :)

Patonis1

POE 2 has alot new players, this all needs to settle.

Do not argue with him, just kick him out earlier.

Commercial-Mix-881

Hopefully you had more positive interactions than bad. Don't let some kid tilt you too much, I'm sure everyone you helped is very greatful.

Jayypoc1

One idiot fucks things up for the many. A tale as old as time.

Sorry this dude ruined your good thing. Hope you don't let it prevent you from being a good dude in the future because obviously you are a good dude. Some people just suck and cant help themselves but be an idiot for attention or whatever else drives them.

Thanks for what you did do anyways. And fuck that guy.

monkeybiscuitlawyer1

I'm not a fan of carrying and I admit I don't have the highest respect for people that look for people to carry them. That's how we get Elon's...

But you're performing a service for free, so good on you man. You're a good sort, and that guy is an asshole. For the future, if you're doing something like this for free, and they say anything other than "Thank you", immediately kick them. They don't deserve your handout.

klaq1

Europeans being obnoxiously anti-American for no reason? what a shocker

EiNyxia1

Way too lenient on him. The moment he gave attitude after being reprimanded once, I'd have kicked him instantly.

kalafax1

Sorry to hear it, man. I was able to get in on one of your runs early one morning and I really appreciate what you did for me and what you do for the community.

MarkChamorro1

The dude was probably having a bad day, or bad life, who knows. Hurt people hurt people.

Regardless, It’s no excuse for his actions though, thanks for being an awesome member of the community.

Senzafane1

Man, fuck that guy.

Thanks for all the work you put in for others regardless, I'm sure there are many exiles out there who owe you a debt of gratitude. Try not to let the one bad experience outweigh the 99 decent experiences.

RNG be with you.

Kanyes_Stolen_Laptop1

Another reason why I prefer playing HC, people are more nice.

Or maybe it's because HC has like 4 players, who knows?

IEatLardAllDay1

Lol people actually paying money for skill points in EA and a game that has seasonal resets

narthon1

How does them suiciding ruin it for everyone else? If anyone fails, all fail?

Bman_Fx1

Appreciate you! 😊👍

Hot-Degree-58371

I was being carried for free by a farmer through the final boss, and I missed the message to stay out of the arena. Well, I didn't know the mechanics and stepped on every single trap killing the run. I felt terrible, like a complete noob despite 1000+ hours in POE1. I tried not to watch streamer content to enjoy the game more.

I had no idea honor was shared... kinda dumb, because then why would you ever party a trial run?

Used-Finance70801

Since im getting stronger in game, i planned on doing sth like this.

i guess im gonna run solo

Phaedrik1

I met someone who paid for their 3rd and we actually had a chat and got along pretty well

I offered their 4th for the same price of the 3rd because decent people in video games nowadays are too few and far between (this was back when 4th was costing 1.5d iirc)

Glad to see more nice people out there, sorry for your experience