3,999 [V_KNG] Herr_Reitz Beta Testers 13,205 posts Report post #1 Posted February 20, 2017 FWIW - like it or not - some of the most acidic, nasty and just outrageously nasty chat I've seen in the past couple weeks is spewing forth from the keyboards of people with a clan tag in front of their player name. As if having that clan tag somehow makes them better than everyone else so they don't have to stick with the rules like everyone who doesn't have the tag. Just tonight... me and a BB were pushing a point, getting the crap pounded out of us by the red air. In chat I say, "we need some air cover over here." What do i get back from the "carrier god"? "ST&U... play your own d*mn ship". All I did was ask for some air cover. Nothing more. Nothing less. Carrier could have replied "ok -busy now". But nay, nay... courtesy is a foreign language. Later in the game... two ships were coming after him. It just so happened I was in the area pursuing the reds. I delayed them, took some of their health, stopped their pursuit of the carrier. Another BB came by and assisted. As the carrier runs away from me and the reds I'm fighting, he chats "See I told you to ST&U up and play your own d*mn ship". He said this because we were going to win; he had three kills. If I was not a team player I'd never intercepted those ships, he'd been blown out of the water and we'd still have won. So - fwiw - the toxicity I'm seeing in games, from players with clan tags, well... I can't help it guys. It is there. And it is - my local view - increasing in frequency. And this was just a random game. OTOH - I've had some superb assistance from many a clan member and regular player too. Those guys - well, thank you! If it weren't for your good attitudes, this game would totally hug. Wouldn't be worth playing to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,150 [HINON] RivertheRoyal Privateers 6,266 posts 3,405 battles Report post #2 Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Group polarization maybe? It could also be that people are more on edge in-game with ranked season going on. I've generally had good experiances lately though. Somehow. Edited February 20, 2017 by RivertheRoyal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,940 [ASHIP] Grevester Members 5,454 posts 12,933 battles Report post #3 Posted February 20, 2017 The thing is, these people have always been around. They simply now have clan tags. It's not the clan tags that did anything. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,366 [-K-] Mesrith Members, Beta Testers 3,105 posts 10,659 battles Report post #4 Posted February 20, 2017 The thing is, these people have always been around. They simply now have clan tags. It's not the clan tags that did anything. ^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,809 [HINON] tcbaker777 [HINON] Members 9,921 posts 18,429 battles Report post #5 Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) i would have let his sorry tail get blown up, i dont think im better than anyone under any circumstances, because respect is earned not given, and that cv player currently has none of mine Edited February 20, 2017 by tcbaker777 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
57 [FAQUE] Tembin Members 523 posts 8,092 battles Report post #6 Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) I kind of like having a clan tag. There is probably some large psychology term which explains this, but I don't know the word. It's just that it feels good to be part of a team. Also, clan members are usually willing to division up, so it has allowed me to play in a lot more divisions lately. In every game I play, I always play support or heals. The reason? It's because these classes have no problem finding teams and are usually very welcome to join up in teams, and I enjoy playing games for the social aspect and team play. Anyway, to each there own. I know that the things that motivate me might not be motivators for other people. Edited February 20, 2017 by Tembin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,918 [WOLF4] _GreyBeard_ [WOLF4] Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 2,589 posts 21,157 battles Report post #7 Posted February 20, 2017 The thing is, these people have always been around. They simply now have clan tags. It's not the clan tags that did anything. Pretty much this. Unfortunately there are a few clans or at least some of their members that do think they are god's gift to gaming just because of the clan tag. Fortunately most of those clans/members are still in WoT. Best thing to do when you come across one is to screen shot it and forward it to the clan leadership and let them deal with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,173 Pope_Shizzle Members 3,229 posts 7,820 battles Report post #8 Posted February 20, 2017 The other side of that equation is that as clans and the general quality of their playerbase becomes more widely known, people with tags are going to be singled out and focused harder. Given that there is zero advantage to actually belonging to a clan, I've often considered dropping my tags and remaining independent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,809 [HINON] tcbaker777 [HINON] Members 9,921 posts 18,429 battles Report post #9 Posted February 20, 2017 There is probably some large psychology term which explains this, but I don't know the word no its a simple term to explain the cv players behavior "Over inflated ego" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
29 _Sp1d3r_ Beta Testers 425 posts 7,912 battles Report post #10 Posted February 20, 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,809 [HINON] tcbaker777 [HINON] Members 9,921 posts 18,429 battles Report post #11 Posted February 20, 2017 basically, yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,414 yUPPatriots Members 3,929 posts 21,545 battles Report post #12 Posted February 20, 2017 some of the most acidic, nasty and just outrageously nasty chat Here is the solution to your to your problem. I spent quite a long time compiling it. Let me know if you need more help. Disabling in-game messages: A Tutorial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
972 [-K--] Killjoy1941 Members 3,075 posts 6,658 battles Report post #13 Posted February 20, 2017 The thing is, these people have always been around. They simply now have clan tags. It's not the clan tags that did anything. /thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
34 [M-B] dannyboy1939 [M-B] Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 212 posts 11,821 battles Report post #14 Posted February 20, 2017 Funny you mention that, had a team with a CV that did the same thing, "Could we get a scout to A please?" "rabble rabble rude crap." Was closest to me when a DD came up his rear, kept stealth and went on my merry way.... I won't help a donkey.. let alone a major donkeyhole for asking a legit question and getting told to fluff off... what comes around goes around... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
52 Cruiser_Nagara Beta Testers 237 posts 2,331 battles Report post #15 Posted February 20, 2017 Tags are a secondary thing since we all change our names to a certain scheme to be in KNTAI, but yeah, it does paint a big bullseye on you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,644 [O7] 1nv4d3rZ1m Alpha Tester, Alpha Tester 12,147 posts 9,111 battles Report post #16 Posted February 20, 2017 Just like anything else clans are a mixed bag, some clans are simply a group of players that got together because they have similar interests, like playing together, or are around for the same interests. There are also a couple clans that think having three letters next to their names give them reasons to trash other players. The fact is that almost all these people have been around for a while and until recently just didn't have clan tags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,096 [GGWP] Destroyer_Zeka Beta Testers 2,386 posts 14,338 battles Report post #17 Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Just let toxic players be toxic without you listening to them. Theres a "mute" function Edited February 20, 2017 by BlueMistPvP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,999 [V_KNG] Herr_Reitz Beta Testers 13,205 posts Report post #18 Posted February 20, 2017 Here is the solution to your to your problem. I spent quite a long time compiling it. Let me know if you need more help. Disabling in-game messages: A Tutorial. I knew this was coming... but uh... I like that channel open... i mean we were pushing a cap and... well yeah.. believe me, I do switch it off about 20-30% of the time ;-P 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,999 [V_KNG] Herr_Reitz Beta Testers 13,205 posts Report post #19 Posted February 20, 2017 Hmm... so I suppose I can see this as a benefit then, right? As will others... in that clans that are toxic will have toxic players so the clan will be known to be toxic which... in the end... can only end up badly for them. Just never expected to be told to ST&U for asking for air cover. :-) Ah well... Thanks guys - appreciate the feedback... 'cause as long as I can remember I've been more of the "lone wolf" category. PS: Good Luck finding/killing the Corgi fleet. I've now seen two in about 12 hours of appropriate tier game play - and both times they were on my team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
972 [-K--] Killjoy1941 Members 3,075 posts 6,658 battles Report post #20 Posted February 20, 2017 Hmm... so I suppose I can see this as a benefit then, right? As will others... in that clans that are toxic will have toxic players so the clan will be known to be toxic which... in the end... can only end up badly for them. Like will find like, generally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,882 [WTFS] TheKrimzonDemon Members 9,336 posts 13,771 battles Report post #21 Posted February 20, 2017 There's a clan I see in co-op a lot that's as salty, arrogant, and a**hatted as I've seen. Constantly screaming at everyone, literally from the second they get there, even before the battle starts. It's so bad that I instantly mute any member I see, so I don't have to deal with their behavior. Anyone who plays co-op a lot has most likely seen them, and no-one that I personally know has anything good to say about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,414 yUPPatriots Members 3,929 posts 21,545 battles Report post #22 Posted February 20, 2017 well yeah.. believe me, I do switch it off about 20-30% of the time ;-P +1 for making progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,096 [GGWP] Destroyer_Zeka Beta Testers 2,386 posts 14,338 battles Report post #23 Posted February 20, 2017 There's a clan I see in co-op a lot that's as salty, arrogant, and a**hatted as I've seen. Constantly screaming at everyone, literally from the second they get there, even before the battle starts. It's so bad that I instantly mute any member I see, so I don't have to deal with their behavior. Anyone who plays co-op a lot has most likely seen them, and no-one that I personally know has anything good to say about them. I heard about that from a friend who is a Co Op main and I went to Co Op myself just to find them and make em mad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,414 yUPPatriots Members 3,929 posts 21,545 battles Report post #24 Posted February 20, 2017 There's a clan I see in co-op a lot that's as salty, arrogant, and a**hatted as I've seen. Constantly screaming at everyone, literally from the second they get there, even before the battle starts. It's so bad that I instantly mute any member I see, so I don't have to deal with their behavior. Anyone who plays co-op a lot has most likely seen them, and no-one that I personally know has anything good to say about them. I hope I run into these bads one day. It will be fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,096 [GGWP] Destroyer_Zeka Beta Testers 2,386 posts 14,338 battles Report post #25 Posted February 20, 2017 I hope I run into these bads one day. It will be fun. I purposely went and found them for the sole purpose of making them mad. Their tears were so salty. It was glorious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
