[Issue 24] How to Make Friends!

[Tommy60 406]

 

            I've been around Tanki Online for four years, going on five next March. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is "Why do you still play?" The first time I was asked that, it stumped me at first, making me think for a while before I gave an answer.  Sure, playing and ranking up is fun, contests are nice to have a part in, but the single most interesting part of the whole experience of Tanki Online? Socializing, and making friends and new acquaintances!  Battles are elevated to whole other level if you're in the same Skype conference as your teammates, or even your dueling opponent.  I hope this article will help, or at least give you a thought to make an effort to realize this truly beneficial aspect of the game and its resources. Trust me, you won't have any regrets!

 

            Step #1: Finding Possibles!

            Please, PLEASE, do not go to the game chat lobby or forum and start asking people to be your friend - that course of action will never end well for you, whether it be a ban for flooding, or a miniature flame war with another user you've annoyed. No, the better way to get a healthy set of acquaintances is to go the lobby or forum, or even a battle chat, and just type a message that is intelligent, maybe making a point about a new map or game feature, or even something you really like about your turret or hull. Or, things pertaining to real life could be seen as a good discussion starter, as well.  The point is, make a good impression to everyone who reads the chat, and come across as someone people wouldn't be annoyed to talk to. And don't start to chit chat if you're in the middle of an active game, especially if the battle fund is in the 4 + range - people will start to call you a mult and report you to game moderators.

 

            Step #2: Talking & More

            If you do happen to find someone(s) responding to you, go ahead and carry on the conversation for as long as you can - let them leave the first time. This is more etiquette than anything. Stay intelligent and thoughtful of the other person, and try to learn how they talk, and respond accordingly in a way you think they may interpret as friendly and welcoming. A few "Thank you's" or "Good idea!"  can go a long way when two people first meet. Before your conversing buddy has to go, ask them to either accept the in-game friend request you just sent them, or get their email or Skype username. If they say no, accept it with gratitude nevertheless, and see if you can talk to them again after a battle some other time. If they do end up agreeing to expand your relationship, request them to add you to their contact list on Skype, or email them, promptly. Punctuality and quick responses are good traits to have and maintain - even on the internet. :)

 

            Step 3: Maintenance

            This is where your mindset and motives start to show.  If you really want said friend to stay a good acquaintance, or even a buddy to help you in battles, you'll act accordingly.  Dropping them a friendly message on Skype once in a while, sending them an interesting link via electronic mail, or inviting them to a tight battle can all help strengthen friendships.  However, if you start finding yourself 'blah-ed' by the person, then you probably won't stay friends for very long.  It is 'just the Internet,' but having an intellectual affinity for another person is always a necessary characteristic of any kind of relationship.

 

To recapitulate, and add:

1.) Be friendly and outgoing, but never too eager.

2.) Stay mature and smart, and a lot more people will want to converse with you, a lot more often.

3.) Remember: You get out what you put in, and never more.

4.) Keep your friends interested- don't keep your conversations to single topics.

5.) Be yourself- it's easiest that way. :)

 

            All in all and after a while, you may have found yourself a person you are really glad to have been talking with and spending your online time with! You could learn more about his or her culture, life, and how things are wherever they live. That is one of the amazing qualities of the internet- you can learn so much about things that you mightn't have ever had the chance to experience otherwise.  Being able to socialize with anyone you'd like to is a wonderful privilege to have, and I hope this article will help you, dear reader, to discover that. :)

 

See you in the battle!

 

Edited July 2, 2014 by hogree

[I-Iero 823]

OMG thanks this is the best

 

 i really needed this

[I3ro.Of.Name.Irm3.Lt 6]

:D

[souljaboy_cg 0]

so this is how to make friends

[souljaboy_cg 0]

and bythaway go :tank: THUNDER :tank:

[Lt.Tank-Marshall 32]

Wow! I did not know how to make friends! Thanks! I had no friends before! LOL JK!

[runjia 0]

6th  :)

[SicTransitGloria 76]

Wait a tic...

 

This article can be summed up in two sentences: Be nice. Don't be a jerk.

 

Honestly, this advice doesn't only apply to Tanki. This is true of that mystical game Real Life.

Edited July 5, 2014 by SicTransitGloria

[zachmanlol 0]

 we do need friends in life :)  :)  ;)

[lukey0 27,543]

Nice really well written article Tommy.

[Mr.I3oSS 557]

Friends Takeover when parents leave (Cant say how i feel about this)

[Piety 70]

Wow, I guess this will help me find buddies more appropriately

 

 

Thanks.

[EatYourMeat 27]

Nice Tommy, this is pretty informative!

[nexx_mowarek 35]

Nice article!

[BabyLou 1,881]

Lol I have my own better way

[Eragon 13,876]

Would this guide work if you are hated everywhere?  :ph34r:  :ph34r:

[Mahin567 256]

Another one: Give urself a girl name! xD

[DarkOperative 5,580]

Epic!

[flae88 948]

I know so many people who could use this guide

[Truthteller 4,204]

Sorry Eragon.

Nice tommy

Edited September 15, 2014 by Truthteller

[r_gamewizard0 18]

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Edited September 8, 2014 by Tommy60
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[r_gamewizard0 18]

im just sayain if u know what i mean :)

[T3-T3 93]

Nice guide.. But you removed me from your friends :huh:

[Mr.Eswar 188]

Good topic I used to have many friends but as in the topic I was annoyed so I have less friends now thank you I will try this technique today

[r_i_love_sam0 2]

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